The Gotcha Smile by Rita Philips Mitchell
It's Clarine's first day at her new school and she hopes to make lots of friends. But somehow things just don't go right, until Grandpa lets her into a special secret ...This vibrant multicultural book, with its heartwarming story about starting school and making friends, is perfect for sharing with young children.
"A real gem.. There's an important message here - and it's beautifully written by Rita Phillips Mitchell, with pictures by Alex Ayliffe that are simple and touching." The Guardian
Rita Phillips Mitchell was born in Belize and came to England in the 1960s. A retired head teacher, she has published a number of children's titles including Hue Boy (Puffin), There is More to a Banana and One for Me, One for You (both Walker). She lives in Essex. Alex Ayliffe is a well-known children's book illustrator. Her titles for Orchard include the bestselling Dig Dig Digging, Emergency! and Choo Choo Clickety-Clack! Her board book Boo Barney won the Sainsbury's Baby Book Award. Alex lives in Hertfordshire with her family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781846165825 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846165822 |
| Title | The Gotcha Smile |
| Author | Rita Philips Mitchell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2007-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |