Jarvis, – The Bell Bookshop

Thank you

Emma — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way?
There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.

Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say “thank you” to, too!

The stars and other stories

Emma — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Just you and me and the stars. I’m as happy as can be…

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want it to make the other happy. So, when Bear gobbles up the special, surprise cake Bird made for him, Bird laughs and laughs. And when Bird gets completely lost after sitting on a rock with legs, Bear comes to the rescue, on a walking rock of his own…

Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the second instalment in an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.

Bear and Bird

Emma — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her?

Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better…

Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.

The boy with flowers in his hair

Emma — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

His name is David. He’s the boy with flowers in his hair and he’s my best friend…
David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He’s sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when David’s flowers begin to fall – a single petal at first, then every last blossom – his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour back?

Beautifully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is about being there for someone when they are at their most vulnerable, and brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will never forget.

Follow me, Flo!

Emma — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We’re off to somewhere new. So stick to me like glue. Follow me, Flo! Come on, let’s go! We’re sure to be there soon?
Flo is a very mischievous little duckling who has a penchant for wandering off? She can’t help it, her curiosity is always taking her off on new adventures! Luckily, Daddy Duck has a trick to make sure Flo stays by his side ? he sings the FOLLOW SONG. But on the way to visit Auntie Jenna’s house, Flo decides to sing her OWN louder, higher version of the Follow Song … with surprising and catastrophic results!

From the award-winning creator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth comes a hilarious and heartfelt daddy and daughter cautionary tale, sure to get all young readers laughing and singing.

The Boy With Flowers in His Hair

Emma — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A warm and powerful story that brings to life a pure and poignant friendship that children will never forget.

David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He’s sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when David’s flowers begin to fall – a single petal at first, then every last blossom – his best friend never leaves his side. And through kindness and creativity, he even finds a way to give David his colour back? Beautifully illustrated, this story is about being there for someone when they’re at their most vulnerable.

Alans Big Scary Teeth

Emma — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +0000

The Winner of the 2017 V&A Best Illustrated Book Award

An alligator who snaps, becomes an alligator who th-naps in this hilarious, heart-warming story of making new friends and discovering who you really are.

Meet Alan, an alligator with a secret. Famed for his big, scary teeth, he sneaks into the jungle every day to scare the jungle animals … “I’m big, scary Alan! Fear my razor-sharp teeth!” But after a long day of scaring, Alan likes nothing better than to run a warm mud bath and take out his false teeth, which nobody knows about! That is, until his teeth go missing. What will Alan do now? Scaring is the only thing he knows how to do! Can he still be scary without them? A goofy comedy of self-discovery, witty, warm-hearted storytelling and bright graphic art will make this (and Alan!) a firm children’s book favourite.