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BfK No. 58 - September 1989

Cover Story
The illustration on our cover by Catherine Denvir is taken from the Lions Tracks edition of Where Nobody Sees by James Watson (0 00 672986 X, £2.50 pbk) published by Collins. We are grateful to Collins for help in using this illustration.

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Winifred's New Bed

Lynn Howell and Richard Howell
(Macmillan Children's Books)
978-0333489659, RRP £2.99, Paperback
Under 5s Pre-School/Nursery/Infant
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This large shiny paperback is immediately attractive because of the cover picture of Winifred in her cot surrounded by her soft toys, and inside a double page spread shows the toys ready to be taken to bed - a delightful introduction to a story for bed-time about a bed! The bed in question belongs to Winifred and the story deals with the milestone of moving from cot to big bed (which some children may find difficult but which all will find an event). The new bed seems strange and large at first so Winifred takes one of her toys with her every night until by the end of the week there is hardly any room for her. The family cat, feeling left out, creeps in at the other side and Winifred is pushed out. A reassuring, warm story to be recommended.

Reviewer: 
Moira Small
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