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Me and Mister P: Maya's Storm

Maria Farrer author Daniel Rieley illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:1st Aug '19

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Me and Mister P: Maya's Storm cover

Gran has always been there for Maya. They have lots of fun together but recently Gran has become a bit forgetful and Maya feels like the tables have turned and she needs to look after Gran . . . oh, and the enormous polar bear who has just sailed into their lives! Meet Mister P - the world's most helpful(ish) polar bear.There are times when only a polar bear will do . . . Gran and me. The beach and the sea. This is my home now - with my new family at Lighthouse Cottages. It wasn't easy at first but Gran helped to make everything OK. She's getting a bit forgetful these days and everyone looks worried. I know better though and I think she's fine . . . But now an enormous polar bear has washed up on our beach and decided to make himself at home. How on earth am I supposed to keep him and Gran out of trouble? Meet Maya as she comes to terms with big changes in her family. 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 *
". . . he joins Paddington in being the world's most entertaining and heart-warming literary bears ." * The Bookbag *
"Packed with gorgeous illustrations throughout, this touching story depicts a family relationship with compassion and humour. It's superbly told, sweeping the reader along into the hearts of Arthur and Mister P." * Parents in Touch *
"Charming illustrations coupled with the short chapters make Me and Mister P: Maya’s Storm accessible and appealing to independent readers experiencing their first chapter books." * Kirsten Hopwood, Books for Topics *

ISBN: 9780192766557

Dimensions: 196mm x 128mm x 20mm

Weight: 254g

272 pages