DONNA DAVID
Children's Author and Freelance Writer
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The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians
Illustrated by Victoria Stebleva
In Sleepy Creek Library, living and breathing stories have to be retrieved from the Land of Books. But when Arun asks for a book so adventurous no one has ever been able to catch it, Rida's Grandad, the librarian, says he can't help. Can Rida secretly journey to the Land of Books and find the story herself?
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Would You Rather series
Illustrated by Eamonn O'Neill
A fun rhyming preschool picture book series based on the popular Would You Rather game, packed full of choices.
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Farmer Llama
Illustrated by Fred Blunt
A laugh-out-loud funny, rhyming picture book created by Fred Blunt and Donna David, starring the irresistible Farmer Llama!
Join the loveable, accident-prone Farmer Llama for a hilarious farmyard adventure. Complete with pesky cows who just won't get out of Farmer Llama's way . . .
Simple, yet brilliantly funny, this is the perfect read-aloud treat. With a simple phonics-based text, just right for developing early reading skills.
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Trains, Trains, Trains!
Illustrated by Nina Pirhonen
Full of spotting and counting fun, with five trains to find on each page and an exciting fold out race at the end, this rhyming preschool picture book has been specially developed to encourage pre-reading skills and expand language and vocabularly.
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Oh No, Bobo! Published April 2020
Illustrated by Laura Watkins
Join Bobo the Orangutan on his quest to find the perfect pillow and ensure a good night’s sleep.
Bobo is sure one of his jungle friends will be able to help. He plucks a feather here and a tuft of hair there but only causes upset! Bobo is left despondent and still without a pillow. But when Elsie the elephant enthusiastically strokes Bobo and wraps him up in her trunk in an effort to play, Bobo gets very upset indeed. Will Bobo and Elsie both learn an important lesson about asking permission?
Oh No, Bobo! is a gentle introduction to the theme of consent.
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Bruised
Finn has been acting weird. He’s moved to his gran’s house in the posh end of town and now it’s as if he thinks he’s too good for his old friends. He’s getting into trouble with all-night gaming and near-misses with the police.
Can Dean get to the bottom of what’s going on with his best mate? Or is it too late for their friendship?
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​Bruised is 4000 words long and is part of Badger Learning's Two-Sides series. The series is written for reluctant readers age 13+.
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County Lines
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Ella is fed up at school. She can't wait to leave and get a job. Dom is older, more mature and he completely gets Ella. He buys her presents and invites her to parties. So, when Dom asks for a favour, why would Ella say no? It's not until she hears Matt's story that Ella realises doing a favour for Dom comes with serious consequences.
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County lines is part of Badger Learning's Between the Lines II series. These texts have been written by experienced authors who are experts in developing stories for struggling readers.
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