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Sophie Edgar
Children's Author
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The Magical Kite Ride
A rhyming story that will let your child’s imagination soar and challenge their memory. Illustrated by renowned artist, Roger Davies.
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The magical kite visits Brighouse, Halifax and Huddersfield, stopping at local landmarks along the way.
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The perfect book for anyone local to West Yorkshire. A great way to introduce a local history, geography or art topic in a Calderdale school.
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"I can't wait to read When Mr Bumble Came to Stay with my daughter and my class. The illustrations really bring the story to life."
Mum & Year 1 Teacher
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"Mr Bumble is the perfect book to engage and inspire children whilst also subtly teaching them about the importance of bees. It is sure to create a buzz in the classroom!"
Year 2 Teacher
"I really like your book because I think it's really fun and I like the part where she helps loads of bees."
Eli age 6
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"I think Mr Bumble is brilliant!
I learnt that there are lots of different types of bees and we have to look after all of them."
Orla age 7
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"I'm happy I know how to help bees now."
Heidi age 5
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Praise
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Reviews
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"Without doubt it is one of the very best children's books I have read and it will certainly remain cherished and enjoyed in our collection for a long long time."
Dad of 5 Dom Turner and author of Blogofthenorthuk
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"We all read the book as a family and ALL laughed so much. What a great book for everyone. The illustrations are fabulous too."
Mum to 8 and 12-year-old