By Claire Mabey (author) , Jill Calder (illustrator)
"A picture book celebration of boldness."
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A little girl has the courage to look beyond a label in this compelling and strikingly illustrated picture book and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey as a result.
Her neighbours are scared of the beast, as they term it, which rumbles through their village at night. Cass watches it through the window and decides it’s hungry. Despite the fierce roar and sharp teeth, she offers it bread and in reply the bear, for that’s what it is, lifts her onto its back, ‘like a puppy.’
They go on an extraordinary journey, and it glows in Jill Calder’s bright, painterly, expansive illustrations, which also catch all the strength and exhilarating wildness of Bear. The townspeople watch her return and give Cass a new name too.
Young readers will love Cass’s bravery and her wild adventure and appreciate that it’s possible to be both fierce and gentle simultaneously, like her friend Bear. The Tiger Child by Michelle Beech is another picture book which explores the freedom that comes from recognising and embracing wildness.
When a fearful beast arrives in the township, Cass finds her courage and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey.
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A mysterious creature takes Cass, a young girl, on a thundering ride through a forested landscape, leaving her town and people far behind. In the wilderness that is home to the beast, Cass finds adventure, ferocity, and gentleness. And the beast finds its name.
Atmospheric illustrations complement an original narrative voice in this collaboration between an author and illustrator from opposite sides of the world.
Claire Mabey is a children's writer with a background in publishing and multi-arts festivals. Author of two novels, she founded two literary festivals and writes about books for leading media. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
Jill Calder creates images full of atmosphere, mood and drama.
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When a fearful beast arrives in the township, Cass finds her courage and is rewarded with a wild and magical journey. A mysterious creature takes Cass, a young girl, on a thundering ride through a forested landscape, leaving her town and people far behind.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Cass and the Beast and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Cass and the Beast features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Mystery / Mythology, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Cass and the Beast was written by Claire Mabey and published by Gecko Press
Cass and the Beast has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
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