LJ's Birthday Memory Book (Aurorasauras & Artie Bear, Book 35)

Aurorasauras & Artie Bear, Book 35 by Paul Rawly

Aurorasauras wants Mum's birthday to be full of the places she loves. "We can't put the whole seaside in a parcel," says Artie Bear. "No," Aurorasauras agrees. "But our friends can bring their memories here." So at breakfast she gives Mum a little book with a yellow door drawn on the front, and every page is empty.

Nell remembers their sandcastle, Percy and Peggy remember Mum's first splashy trip in the blue boat, and Harry and Tommy remember their sleepover. Then Pumpkin's tail knocks a cup, and juice splashes across a page. "It's spoiled!" But Mum asks what they used to see from their old home in Fern Forest, and the orange splash becomes a sunset above their fern-covered doorway. By teatime, Pip, Rosie, Hannah, Trevor and Kit have added their memories too.

A warm family story about memories, old homes and new ones, and all the people in between.

The story is followed by 10 activity pages with story questions, feelings prompts and drawing spaces to share together. For children aged 3 to 7.

What you get: an instant digital download (PDF, 24 illustrated pages) to read on any computer, tablet or phone.