Jamie is left with his Grandma while his mother has a new baby. She tells him stories of another young boy, Callum, who died long ago, who brings Jamie magical dreams of strength, confidence and having fun. Together they learn to ride a bicycle, swim in the sea, and finally to get ready for a brand new baby sister. A beautiful and magical story about the enduring love between generations and the secret of how it passes on.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2002 by Chicken House Ltd .

Valerie Mendes was born in Buckinghamshire. After taking a double honours degree in English and Philosophy at Reading University, she moved to Oxford, where she still lives. She is, proudly, the mother of the theatre and film director, Sam Mendes CBE. Valerie started writing stories when she was six. Jools Oliver lives with her husband and two little girls in London and Essex. This is her first book for children. Claire Fletcher has been an illustrator for over 10 years. 'The Sea Shell Song', the first children's book she illustrated, was awarded the Mother Goose Award. Claire lives in Hastings with her partner and daughter Alice.