The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes
Julia Donaldson
Illustrated by Lydia Monks
04 April 2019Synopsis
Meet a little girl who loves running in this magical adventure from the brilliant Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard.
With funny rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations, The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes is loved by children and parents alike – perfect for reading together!
When Josephine leaves the shop after buying new running shoes, she starts being chased by a bear with a backpack! Luckily for Josephine, her new shoes are anything but ordinary – these are magic shoes. But can they help her escape the bear when there's a mountain, a bog and even a lake in her way?
‘A charming adventure full of magic and friendship’ - Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading
Discover more picture books from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures: Sugarlump and the Unicorn, The Singing Mermaid and The Princess and the Wizard.
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04 April 2019
9781447275985Reviews
a charming adventure full of magic and friendship
With its subtle back-to-school theme, endearing humour and addictive wordplay, this is a superbly packaged book for sharing at school, home or nursery.
