Preston-Gannon, Frann – The Bell Bookshop

Little Lim and the golden treasure

Emma — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nestled between the pink morning sky and the sparkling sea lies a small green island where our story begins . . .

Limpet Pebble is a true explorer. So when Tidepool, her little town nestled within a rockpool, organises a Young Explorers competition, Little Lim knows she must win! With the help of her best friend Kai, she sets out to find the most unique shell to submit and prove her worth as an explorer.

But with only hours until sunset, Little Lim struggles to find the perfect one. That is until she reads the legend of a long-lost golden shell . . . Can Little Lim discover the truth behind the story in time to be crowned the best Young Explorer?

Beautifully combining facts about our natural world with the magic of the rockpoolers, this book is perfect for fans of HILDA and MOOMIN.

I Want the Moon

Emma — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Working late at his desk in his office one night,the man raised his head as the space filled with light.Moonbeams and memories flooded the roomas did his longing of owning the moon . . .An over-indulged little boy grows into a very wealthy man who has everything he could possibly want on Earth. There is only one thing left that he MUST have – the moon he coveted as a child. Plans are drawn, machines built and factories sent spluttering into the air. Giant towers grow up and up and up. Soon the moon is nearly within the man’s grasp – but someone else wants it too. Their tug of war ends in disaster when the moon shatters into a thousand pieces. It is up to the children to come to the rescue . . .A richly-detailed and heartwarming story with an important message about greed, happiness – and where NOT to look for it.

A Bird’s Eye View

Emma — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000

A warm, lyrical exploration of the many sides of humanity from award-winning author and illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon.One day Little Bird leaves the safety of her nest and goes to explore the world. Her mama warns her to watch out for people, but what are they, exactly?On her journey, Little Bird will see many people who are all very different. She sees cruelty and greed, but also love and kindness.

Bad Day

Emma — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Squirrel is left hanging when a search for a tasty nut goes wrong. Meanwhile, Woodpecker has his beak buried in a tree trunk, Snake is tied in a knot, Turtle is upside down, and Fox? Well, Fox has a suspicious tummy ache . . .These animals are all having a VERY BAD DAY!But soon it turns out that little Mouse is having the worst day of all, and his friends can only help him – and each other – if they work together.