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    Ferdinand Fox’s Big Sleep by Karen Inglis

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Author Showcase
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    Picture BookFerdinand Fox curled up in the sun

    as the church of St Mary struck quarter past one.

    His tummy was full, he was ready for sleep

    and closing his eyes he began to count sheep.

    When Peter Maceever spots Ferdinand Fox sleeping in his garden he tiptoes out to take a photo. He is sure that this fox will run off, so creeps as quietly as he can… But, at the click of the camera, Ferdinand hardly stirs – he has far more important things to do, like dream about cake and ice cream!

    Ferdinand Fox’s Big Sleep is the first of six delightful rhyming picture books for 3-6 year-olds by British children’s author, Karen Inglis.

    Beautifully illustrated, it introduces us to Ferdinand a kind-hearted urban fox who is always helping others. Ferdinand sleeps his way through this first endearing story – where, through his dream bubbles, he shares with us all of his favourite food! By the end of the story Ferdinand has left the garden – but we somehow know that we have just met a very special fox…

    Coming soon… ! 

    Ferdinand Fox and the Hedgehog

    Ferdinand Fox and the Lost Boy

    Ferdinand Fox, the Kittens and the Alley Monster

    Ferdinand Fox’s Close Shave

    Ferdinand Fox and the Break-in

    Find out more at FerdinandFox.co.uk

    Order Ferdinand Fox’s Big Sleep from Amazon

    Paperback: 32 pages

    Publisher: Well Said Press (1 December, 2012)

    ISBN: 9780956932358

    About the author

    Karen Inglis lives in London, UK. She started writing children’s stories 15 years ago when her two boys were knee-high. Her first two children’s books, The Secret Lake (for 8-11 yrs-olds) and ‘Eeek! The Runaway Alien’ (for soccer-mad 7-10 yr-olds) have won praise from the UK’s Writers Advice Centre for Children’s Books – and from parents, teachers, librarians (and children!) – for their manageable length and page-turning qualities, as well as their appeal for both boys and girls.

    www.wellsaidpress.com – Children’s books by Karen Inglis

    The Author Showcase is a place for authors and illustrators to gain visibility for their works. This article was paid for by the author. Learn more …

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    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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    1. Dr. Steve Fortosis on January 7, 2013 2:08 pm

      Nice review, Karen! I’ll have to check out The Big Sleep–hadn’t seen it yet. I built a website to help parents and others find great children’s books. I’m a big fan of child literacy, as I’m sure you are. If anyone wants to browse, I arranged books by age group and story description. It’s at books-to-grow-by dot com.

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