Description
Patrick and Flippa are best friends-they love watching clouds together. Every day, Flippa dives for their dinner and makes sure that Patrick's tummy is full of fish . . . so why does he always have that empty bear feeling? Is it because Flippa's always in charge? The water might be ICY, but this story is full of WARMTH and LAUGHTER.
Patrick and Flippa are best friends . . . but friendship can be complicated.
About the Author
Wendy is a Doctor of English Literature and an award-winning children's author. Her debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for 'Outstanding First Novel', was selected as one of the Guardian's 'Best 50 diverse Children's Books since the 1950s' and won the John C Laurence Award for 'improving relations between the races'. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna and Pebble-a TIME Magazine '10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2019'. Merle Goll grew up in the north of Germany. More than 25 years ago, she left the shores of the Baltic Sea after school to spend a year in England, and it has been her home ever since.
Reviews
"Meddour's gently educational story delivers important messages at the same time as making us smile, while Goll's artwork brings the adorable creatures to vibrant life." * The Lancashire Post *
"With themes of friendship and boundary setting, Wendy Meddour's gently humorous story in combination with Merle Goll's equally humorous scenes that convey the changing feelings of the two characters make a read aloud tale that offers a good starting point for discussion with young children." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"Patrick and Flippa is a wonderful way to spark conversations about friendship and reliance on one another." * Amanda Shipton, Reading Zone *
"For all that it's set on ice, this story really is packed full of warmth. With a light touch and flawed characters, it's a perfect picture book for opening conversations." * BookBairn *
"The water might be icy, but this story is full of warmth and laughter... An important message about friendships and setting boundaries delivered with a light touch and lots of laughs." * LoveReading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192788160
Author Wendy Meddour
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 271mm * 232mm * 4mm
Patrick and Flippa are best friends . . . but friendship can be complicated.
About the Author
Wendy is a Doctor of English Literature and an award-winning children's author. Her debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for 'Outstanding First Novel', was selected as one of the Guardian's 'Best 50 diverse Children's Books since the 1950s' and won the John C Laurence Award for 'improving relations between the races'. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna and Pebble-a TIME Magazine '10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2019'. Merle Goll grew up in the north of Germany. More than 25 years ago, she left the shores of the Baltic Sea after school to spend a year in England, and it has been her home ever since.
Reviews
"Meddour's gently educational story delivers important messages at the same time as making us smile, while Goll's artwork brings the adorable creatures to vibrant life." * The Lancashire Post *
"With themes of friendship and boundary setting, Wendy Meddour's gently humorous story in combination with Merle Goll's equally humorous scenes that convey the changing feelings of the two characters make a read aloud tale that offers a good starting point for discussion with young children." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"Patrick and Flippa is a wonderful way to spark conversations about friendship and reliance on one another." * Amanda Shipton, Reading Zone *
"For all that it's set on ice, this story really is packed full of warmth. With a light touch and flawed characters, it's a perfect picture book for opening conversations." * BookBairn *
"The water might be icy, but this story is full of warmth and laughter... An important message about friendships and setting boundaries delivered with a light touch and lots of laughs." * LoveReading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192788160
Author Wendy Meddour
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 170g
Dimensions(mm) 271mm * 232mm * 4mm
