Something for James

by Shirley Isherwood

James and his animal friends are excited by the arrival of a mysterious brown paper parcel, the contents of which hiccups and rustles but refuses to emerge, until the gentle, patient Bear coaxes the mysterious creature out.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

28 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 1995

About the author

Shirley Isherwood was born in Yorkshire but her family moved to London soon after her birth. She returned to the North of England just before the Second World War and began her working life as a dressmaker. Since starting to write, however, she refuses to even sew on a button! Shirley has written about thirty children's books and many series for children's television. Her books have been published in France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and America.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

An imaginative book about toys and animals who can talk.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful illustrations!

[Pamela Hubbard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable story about a boy and his stuffed animals (who are alive). Beautiful illustrations.