Patrick and Flippa
Wendy Meddour author Merle Goll illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:5th Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Patrick and Flippa are best friends . . . but friendship can be complicated.
Patrick and Flippa are best friends . . . so why does he always have that empty bear feeling? Is it because Flippa's always in charge?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.
"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 *
ISBN: 9780192788160
Dimensions: 271mm x 232mm x 4mm
Weight: 170g
32 pages