William is fed up with the attention his little sister gets. His mother can't watch him climb at the playground because Emma is crying, Emma sits in his old highchair at dinner and she wants to play with his boat in the bath. But William is determined she won't share his special cuddly toy, Spotty Cat. But when William comes home from playgroup one day, Emma is not well and will only stop crying if William hugs her. William remembers that he had Spotty Cat to hug when he wasn't well and decides that maybe Emma too will feel better if she cuddles Spotty Cat. This heart-warming story is rich with detail that all young children and their parents will recognise, making it an ideal for discussion about sharing. From the author/illustrator of Lucy's Rabbit, Lucy's Quarrel, Get Lost, Laura and See You Later Mum.

 

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 2010 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Jennifer Northway has written and illustrated a number of acclaimed picture books. Her book Get Lost, Laura! was shortlisted for the Smarties Award. In addition to her own work, Jennifer has illustrated books for many well-known authors, including Jill Paton Walsh, Floella Benjamin and Mary Hoffman. Her book with Mary Hoffman, Nancy No-Size , was also shortlisted for the Smarties Award. Her work has been televised in England, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe.