That Pesky Rat

That Pesky Rat - by Lauren Child

You will love that pesky rat! He's really anything but pesky! This is the story of a little rat with a modest dream, to belong to somebody. He wants to be a pet. He dreams of what it would be like to live somewhere other than his dustbin and gazes up at all the cozy looking houses each night. However, making transition from pesky street rat to spoilt pet is not an easy one. That pesky rat decides to use his contacts at the local pet shop and market himself as the best kind of pet. He has important skills you know, cheese sniffing being one of them! 

As you can imagine that pesky rat is not the most popular choice of pets and he does not fly off the shelf. His next move will have you giggling though! ;)

You can swim Jim

You can swim Jim - by Kaye Umamski and Margaret Chamberlain

'You can swim Jim' is a fantastic light hearted read. It tells the story of Jim who has a fear of going swimming. His friends are all in having a good time but Jim just doesn't feel ready to join them. Everyone's got their arm bands and rubber rings on and is having a ball splashing around. Jim wants to get in but......something is stopping him. This story is all about having fun with your friends and overcoming the little fears that can get in your way.  It's beautifully written rhyme makes it fun to read aloud with children. 'Doreen' and 'chlorine' is a favourite of mine! 

This book is a great help to anyone with a nervous water baby. Jim eventually finds out just how fun the pool can be! You can swim Jim! Happy summer swimming! :)