Manju's Magic Wishes: A Bloomsbury Young Reader - Purple Book Band

Manju wants to get a present for her Mum's birthday but Cumin her cat isn't sure about the toy elephant or robot. So when they find Grandma's magic lamp, Manju is granted seven wishes to find the best present. But each wish starts to go wrong and soon the house is filled with a rock band, aliens and pirates! Can Manju and Cumin wish for the perfect gift? This magically humorous tale from storyteller Chitra Soundar is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Veronica Montoya and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. B msbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. They are packed with gorgeous colour illustrations and include inside cover notes to help adults reading with children, as well as ideas for activities related to the stories.Book Band: PurpleIdeal for ages 6+

About the author

Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She grew up surrounded by the myths and stories of India and is inspired by its diverse culture and natural beauty. Chitra has over 40 books in print worldwide and regularly goes into schools to tell stories and conduct workshops. Her books You're Safe With Me and You're Snug with Me (with illustrator Poonam Mistry) were both shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenway Medal.

Product details

• Authors: Michaela Morgan, Chitra Soundar, Soundar Chitra
• Assisted by: Veronica Montoya (Illustration), Verónica Montoya (Illustration)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.06.2019
• EAN: 9781472959713
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-5971-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 142 mm x 208 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Bloomsbury Young Readers; Bloomsbury Young Readers
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Cooking & Food, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 5 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 1