By Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (author) , Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (illustrator) Part of the Frank and Bert series
"An interactive and entertaining story about friendship, guaranteed to get children giggling!"
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month for February 2022 | Longlisted for the UKLA Book Award 2023 ages 3-6
Best friends Frank and Bert LOVE playing hide and seek. But Bert is a big bear and he’s hopeless at hiding! Poor Bert, that means that Frank always wins. Bert would love to win once in a while. Frank loves winning, too, but, luckily Frank realises that friendship is more important than winning.
He lets Bert win and they celebrate his success together. The simple text and stylish illustrations tell this touching story with enough wit to ensure young readers can understand the fun of friendship – and its importance.
A hilarious new picture book from author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros - with neon ink throughout!
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A hilarious new picture book from author of The Suitcase , Chris Naylor-Ballesteros - with neon ink throughout!
Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek. But Bert the bear isn't quite as good at hiding as he thinks he is . . . and Frank ALWAYS wins! Every. Single. Time. But when it's Bert's turn to hide, and Frank has to decide between winning again OR making his friend happy, Frank learns that friendship is always the true winner.
This interactive and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling!
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Praise for The Suitcase;
"At a time when over 65 million people are forcibly displaced around the world, this beautifully illustrated and wise, gentle tale of tolerance and kindness for fellow humans resonates deeply. I hope all parents share The Suitcase with their children.” – Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner
“We slip so easily into being tribal, into being suspicious of people who seem different to us. The Suitcase gently and powerfully explores the transformation that comes when we manage to open our minds and hearts.” – Miranda McKearney OBE, Empathy Lab
“Written in response to the refugee crisis, this empathetic, timely story is an excellent way of exploring the issue with young children.” – Fiona Noble, The Bookseller
“A sweet, gentle introduction to the idea of what home is, and that maybe home is something we bring with us.” – Margaret Wallace-Jones, The Alligator’s Mouth
"A simple, powerful way to introduce the idea of kindness to strangers to young children." Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo
"Welcome and understanding are at the heart of this children’s book by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros. . . beautifully illustrated." - Laura Padoan, spokesperson for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
"One of the most empathetic children’s books on giving kindness to strangers ever published." Amanda Craig, New Statesman
Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is originally from Bradford and studied illustration and graphic design at Bradford College of Art. In 2000 he moved to France where, amongst other things, he was an English teacher before working in newspaper layout and design. When his children were small he realised he loved the picture books he read to them, sometimes even more than his children did - the Picture Book Bug had truly bitten. Chris has since written and illustrated several books and is currently thinking about the next one, probably with a cuppa in hand at home near Limoges. He likes listening to and making music, wandering around the countryside, a bit of running and riding a bike. His favourite season is autumn and his favourite colour is green.
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This is a really cute book that shows the meaning of friendship
The story of 'Frank and Bert' is about two animal friends who love to play hide and seek, but Burt isn't so great at hiding! This is a really cute book that shows the meaning of friendship and how sometimes letting your friend win is the right thing to do.
I loved the artistry of this book and how cutely the characters where drawn. I particularly liked how detailed the characters were drawn, but also how simplistic their designs were.
As a teacher in training I appreciated the maths link as the animals counted up to 100 when hiding.... Read Full Review
A hilarious new picture book from author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros - with neon ink throughout! Frank and Bert are the best of friends and they LOVE to play hide and seek.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Frank and Bert and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Frank and Bert features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Funny, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month
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Frank and Bert was written by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros and published by Nosy Crow Ltd
Frank and Bert has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Frank and Bert series
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