Mirabelle’s mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!

When Mirabelle’s pet dragon Violet goes missing in the woods, the sensible thing to do would be for Mirabelle and her brother, Wilbur, to stick together to look for her in the creepy abandoned cottage she disappears into. But the two just can’t get along, and Mirabelle gets so cross that she says she wishes Wilbur would just disappear. She doesn’t mean for it to actually happen though!

Can she sort things out and get Wilbur to come back? Thankfully help is on hand, as the cottage isn’t quite as abandoned as it first appears. . .

A perfect gift for Halloween and beyond!

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Empowering words that help children to express their emotions.

This little book on Calmness is one of an exciting new series exploring big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘breathe’ or ‘balance’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be calm and how to cope with worries.

Children can discover and understand new words to help them to talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence. The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share.

Each book includes reassuring tips on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation and build language confidence. This series is special not only because it focuses on feelings in a child-friendly way, but also because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

Build language confidence
Engaging picture books with handpicked words to help young children talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence.

Packed with educational goodness

Using 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s language expertise, these deliver big and small words to help children develop and grow.

Perfect for sharing and reading together

Picture book rhythm with fun illustrations and engaging narrative flow, helping grown-ups and young children talk together in a gently supportive way.

Get more from the books
Includes ideas at the back of the book to help grown-ups talk about feelings with children and an age-appropriate glossary to help children understand more challenging words.

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Empowering words that help children to express their emotions.

This little book on Friendship is one of an exciting new series exploring big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘belonging’ and ‘be loyal’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be a friend and nurture friendships.

Children can discover and understand new words to help them to talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence. The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share.

Each book includes reassuring tips on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation and build language confidence. This series is special not only because it focuses on feelings in a child-friendly way, but also because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

Build language confidence
Engaging picture books with handpicked words to help young children talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence.

Packed with educational goodness

Using 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s language expertise, these deliver big and small words to help children develop and grow.

Perfect for sharing and reading together

Picture book rhythm with fun illustrations and engaging narrative flow, helping grown-ups and young children talk together in a gently supportive way.

Get more from the books
Includes ideas at the back of the book to help grown-ups talk about feelings with children and an age-appropriate glossary to help children understand more challenging words.

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• Vocabulary: tips for building vocabulary at home

The post Big Words for Little People Friendship appeared first on Oxford Owl for 51ºÚÁÏÍø.

Empowering words that help children to express their emotions.

This little book on Bravery is one in an exciting new series exploring big topics with young children in a way that feels good. Using carefully chosen words and phrases, such as ‘try’ or ‘owning up’, it creates a special moment for grown-ups and young children to focus on what it means to be brave in everyday life.

Children can discover and understand new words to help them to talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence. The engaging art style, fun characters and hardback picture book feel make this series accessible and perfect to share.

Each book includes reassuring tips on how to enjoy these books, encourage conversation and build language confidence. This series is special not only because it focuses on feelings in a child-friendly way, but also because it’s from Oxford, it’s packed with educational goodness that helps children develop and grow.

Build language confidence
Engaging picture books with handpicked words to help young children talk about the ups and downs of first experiences and new emotions with confidence.

Packed with educational goodness

Using 51ºÚÁÏÍø’s language expertise, these deliver big and small words to help children develop and grow.

Perfect for sharing and reading together

Picture book rhythm with fun illustrations and engaging narrative flow, helping grown-ups and young children talk together in a gently supportive way.

Get more from the books
Includes ideas at the back of the book to help grown-ups talk about feelings with children and an age-appropriate glossary to help children understand more challenging words.

More from Oxford Owl

• Vocabulary: tips for building vocabulary at home

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