Lari Don

Lari Don

  • 5 stars across 46 books
Lari Don spent ten childhood years living beside a distillery, a river and a railway line, giving her lots of opportunities for incredibly dangerous outdoor games. She was the Scottish National Party's Press Officer for many exciting and sleepless years and then a researcher and producer at BBC Radio Scotland. She won the Canongate Prize in 2001. She now lives in Leith, and is a full time children's writer and storyteller

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1st January 2013

Little Red Riding Hood

A beloved fairy tale, retold for young children in classic picture book format. Arriving at Granny's cottage, Little Red... MoreLittle Red Riding Hood

(15 reviews) Review
18th August 2016

The Beginner's Guide to Curses

Molly Drummond is cursed: whenever a dog barks, she turns into a hare -- which can make life quite dangerous... So she d... MoreThe Beginner's Guide to Curses

(4 reviews) Review
18th July 2013

Girls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroines from Around the World

A selection of brilliant folk tales about heroines from all around the world. In these stories it's the girls who save t... MoreGirls, Goddesses and Giants: Tales of Heroines from Around the World

(3 reviews) Review
22nd March 2018

The Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster

Ishbel and Kenneth need to save their family from going hungry, so when they remember the old local tale about treasure ... MoreThe Treasure of the Loch Ness Monster

(2 reviews) Review
24th April 2019

The Hide and Seek Squirrels: Band 06/Orange

Hazel, Cashew and Conker are squirrels who have hidden their nuts somewhere safe – but they can’t remember where! Will t... MoreThe Hide and Seek Squirrels: Band 06/Orange

(2 reviews) Review
29th September 2020

The Legend of the First Unicorn

Once upon a time in Scotland, a young prince had lost his smile. It seemed nothing could raise a smile from Prince ... MoreThe Legend of the First Unicorn

(2 reviews) Review
1st August 2012

Animal Stories 1: The Tortoise's Gift

One hot, dry summer in Zambia, the rain stops falling. Soon, the animals are very hungry and thirsty. How can they recov... MoreAnimal Stories 1: The Tortoise's Gift

(1 review) Review
15th April 2010

The Big Bottom Hunt

Sandy and Ella are out playing on the beach one day when they spot something sparkling by the jaggy rocks. They run over... MoreThe Big Bottom Hunt

(1 review) Review
7th April 2011

How to Make a Heron Happy

Hamish is worried about the heron in the park. It always looks sad and grumpy, with its hunched-up shoulders and long fr... MoreHow to Make a Heron Happy

(1 review) Review
16th February 2012

Drawing a Veil

Ellie and Amina are best friends. But when Amina decides to start wearing the hijab, it attracts the attention of the bu... MoreDrawing a Veil

(1 review) Review
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