Titles in this set include:
The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up
Pongo is a young, mischievous African gorilla. He wants to grow up to be brave and clever like his dad. But it’s not until his sister, Whoopsie, is born that Pongo discovers growing up isn’t just about chest-thumping.
The Penguin who wanted to find out
Otto is the first penguin chick to be born this year. That means it’s his job to look after all the other young penguins. But out in the snow and ice of Antarctica, there’s a lot to learn, and Otto has to discover for himself how to swim, dive, and catch fish before he can teach anyone else.
The Aardvark who wasn’t sure
Pim is a baby aardvark. But what does that mean? Pim decides to find out. He’s disappointed when he discovers that aardvarks can’t climb trees, but as time goes by, Pim realizes there are some advantages to being an aardvark after all.
The Owl who was afraid of the Dark
Plop is a young owl who is afraid of the dark. He wants to be a day bird not a night bird because of his fear. His mother encourages him to go out and speak with others to find out about the dark. He encountered several people and a cat who all shared their experiences of the dark with Plop.
The Cat who wanted to go Home
One day, Suzy found a huge basket in a field. She climbed in, settled in the shade under a stool, and was soon fast asleep. When she woke up, the basket was in the sky! Suzy, the little French cat, has found herself in a hot-air balloon on its way to England! This is the start of Suzy’s big adventure as she tries to make her way back home to France.
The Hen who wouldn’t Give Up
Hilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hilda’s auntie has just had a family of chicks, and she’s determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her auntie’s farm?
Jill Tomlinson books are good for younger readers. A fun stories with short chapters following the same style, using some repetition and descriptive writing of different areas of life. Ideal to introduce a child to some aspects of nature and learn different morals from the stories of animal tales.
