Smiley Shark

by Ruth Galloway

Published 1 March 2003
Smiley Shark's toothy smile frightens the other sea animals but comes in handy when they are caught in a net.

Tickly Octopus

by Ruth Galloway

Published 1 March 2007
Octopus has eight twisty tentacles and he loves using them to tickle the fish. But when one day Octopus tickles Oyster, she drops her precious pearl and it is lost. Will Octopus be able to get it back?

This collection from the Let's Read Together series contains 10 paperback picture books about the importance of friendship. The stories show children what it means to be a good friend and explore how the values of loyalty and trust help to build true friendships.

Knowing how to be a good friend is a skill with which even the youngest child can become familiar. This collection of ten paperback picture books features sweet, engaging stories about loyalty, trust, and the value of true friendship, as well as introduces children to animal friends in a number of different situations. The characters in these stories find themselves appreciating the unique talents of others; getting to know a friend who does things differently; and learning to keep an open mind when meeting new friends. 

Let's Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.