You'll find all sorts of animals in this collection of stories - a hippo who longs for water, a chimp that proves to be tougher than a gorilla and a horse only two people can see. There are some amazing people too - the young girl who looks after her mum, some young people who have magical powers they have to hide and a boy who finds a new way to remember his grandfather. All of the stories are about how people are thoughtful with each other or with the animals in their care. And they'll bring sunshine to a grey day. GBP1 from the sale of each copy, plus a percentage of the author royalties, will be donated to Children's Hospices UK.

 

There are 182 pages in this book. This is a short story book. This book was published 2011 by Bridge House Publishing .

Elizabeth Arnold has had a varied career - most recently working as a school lab technician. Her first book, The Parsley Parcel, was shortlisted for the 1995 Whitbread Award, and was adapted by CITV as Gypsy Girl. Gold and Silver Water was commended for the NASEN award. Pauline Burgess is a school teacher, which she says has `fed her writing and passion for children's literature'. Having taught many reluctant readers over the years she truly believes in promoting the idea of 'reading for enjoyment'. Pauline's previous work including, Hipp-o-dee-doo-dah and Gentle Footprints, have been published in numerous magazines and anthologies. She recently received the ACES Award (Artist Career Enhancement Scheme) from the Arts Council NI for her writing, and her writing for children in particular. She is the mother of one pony-mad daughter. Anthony Browne, a Hans Christian Andersen Medalist and the current Children's Laureate in the United Kingdom, is the author-illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including Silly Billy. He lives in Kent, England. Lynne Huggins-Cooper is an established Letts' author. Gill James is an experienced primary school French teacher. Alan and Robbie Gibbons are father and son. Together they have written three stories for the Read On series.