Iggy & Me And The Happy Birthday (#2)

Description

The second of a new series of young fiction by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park. More funny and endearing family stories featuring the the irrepressible 5-year-old IGGY as seen through the eyes of her big sister Flo, the ME of the title. Whether learning to swim, or playing at home, going on a day trip or baking birthday cakes, Iggy and Flo add sparkle to everyday activities. Each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime. Illustrated throughout in with black & white line drawings by Joe Berger, who was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book, Bridget Fidget.

Reviews

"Ooh, hooray! Iggy and Flo are back!! Jenny Valentine's Iggy and Me books are an absolute delight. They're brimming with heart, with gentle humour, with fun and happiness! They're simple stories, brilliantly told. Highly, highly recommended." Five-star review, www.thebookbag.co.uk

Author description

Jenny Valentine moved house every two years when she was growing up. She worked in a wholefood shop in Primrose Hill for fifteen years where she met many extraordinary people and sold more organic loaves than there are words in her first novel, Finding Violet Park, which won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in 2007. The Iggy and Me titles are her first venture into writing for younger readers.