Thomas Docherty

  • 5 stars across 13 books
Thomas Docherty found reading and writing really difficult as a child, so he ended up keeping a sketchbook diary, especially if he travelled somewhere new. That was the inspiration for his first picture books To the Beach and Little Boat.
1st May 2008

To the Beach

Looking out of his window on a rainy day, one little boy imagines his way to the beach via plane, truck, boat, bicycle a... MoreTo the Beach

(4 reviews) Review
1st May 2009

Little Boat

The inspiring story of a little boat on a big adventure. This little boat struggles through terrible storms, past giant ... MoreLittle Boat

(3 reviews) Review
1st September 2011

Ruby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure

Ruby Nettleship sees Thomas Docherty return to his nostalgic, classic storytelling style. Introducing Ruby, a magical li... MoreRuby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure

(3 reviews) Review
29th April 2021

The Horse That Jumped

A magical celebration of friendship – and the perfect bedtime story for every child who dreams of a horse o... MoreThe Horse That Jumped

(2 reviews) Review
1st May 2015

Into the Wild

The New York Zoo was their home, unitl one of them decided that he wasnted to go to the wild. Follow this action-packed ... MoreInto the Wild

(2 reviews) Review
1st January 2014

Driftwood Ball

(2 reviews) Review
1st April 2013

Wash-a-bye Bear

Flora loves Bear just the way he is, but Mum says it's time for him to go in the wash. As he swirls round and round, Flo... MoreWash-a-bye Bear

(1 review) Review
31st March 2009

Die Bootjie

(0 reviews) Review
31st March 2009

Strand Toe

(0 reviews) Review
1st August 2010

Ruby Nettleship

Thomas Docherty's picture book sees a return to his nostalgic, classic storytelling style. The book introduces Ruby, a m... MoreRuby Nettleship

(0 reviews) Review
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