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Me and Mister P: Joe's New World

Maria Farrer author Daniel Rieley illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:7th Feb '19

Should be back in stock very soon

Me and Mister P: Joe's New World cover

Joe and his parents have moved to a new country, but things take a strange turn from the moment they arrive. Not only does Joe's suitcase disappear, he seems to have ended up with a polar bear instead! So much for trying to blend in - not much chance of that with an enormous bear in tow. Meet Mister P - the world's most helpful(ish) polar bear.There are times when only a polar bear will do . . . So Mum and Dad have decided we're moving house, but not just down the road, not even in the same town . . . not even in the same COUNTRY! Not only that, but now they expect me to try and fit in and make new friends. Don't they understand that I just want my old friends who love and accept me the way I am - bad jokes and all. It would seem that the only friend I CAN make is this enormous POLAR BEAR who has come to stay. I didn't ask for him, but I ended up with him at the airport instead of my missing suitcase . . . Meet Joe as he tries to adapt to his new life. And meet Mister P, the world's most helpful(ish) polar bear. Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, readers will love this fun and heartwarming story.

Praise for Me and Mister P: "This had me charmed: a hugely appealing story about a polar bear who unexpectedly comes to stay. A fresh and funny story of family and friendship with black and white illustrations throughout." * The Bookseller *
"The subtle inclusion of this huge bear by the whole family . . . which in itself is funny . . . is also why the story works. I was hooked. Highly recommended." * School Librarian *
"A touching and beautifully written story involving family drama and animal adventure. It's superbly told, containing humour and some very thought provoking and moving moments. Gorgeous illustrations too. Highly recommended." * Amazon customer *
"I just wanted to keep reading this hilarious book." * Minnie Barber, NG Kids *
"While the funny scenes will have children chortling, this book also has a lot more going on beneath its covers..." * Books for Topics *

ISBN: 9780192766533

Dimensions: 197mm x 136mm x 22mm

Weight: 258g

288 pages