It's Lulu's birthday soon, but it's her brother Billy's birthday first. As cards arrive for Billy and not her, and her parents plan Billy's birthday party, Lulu becomes more and more cross. To spoil the fun, she hides the special ball that Billy's friend has given him. Billy is very upset when he can't find it, so he and his friends have to fly his kite instead. But then Lulu can't find her favourite yo-yo and suddenly she realises how Billy must feel. A story about childhood jealousy and sibling rivalry, this charming book provides food for thought and discussion with young readers. Written by an author with extensive experience of children and children's books as both teacher and publisher, it is illustrated with great verve by an established artist.
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Belinda Hollyer has been a children's book editor, as well as working on several successful anthologies. She has therefore always worked in children's books, and this is her second novel. Belinda's first novel The Truth About Josie Green was longlisted for the Ottakars Love of Reading Prize. Belinda lives in London.
More about Belinda HollyerEmma Damon specialised in illustration at the Manchester Metropolitan University and followed this with an MA. She has illustrated several children's books including The Frog Princess (Hodder) written by Jan Ormerod and Sherlock Hound (Scholastic) written by Karen Wallace. She has also both written and illustrated a number of pop-up novelty books for Tango B
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