This family of chimps led by Knuckles live by the lush waterfall deep in the forest. Grumpy Grumbles wants friends of her own age to hang around with - but a good story can get her out of a bad mood!

In the early years, children’s lives revolve around family and friends.

These stories explore everyday situations with familiar characters, giving children an insight into the world and into how others think and feel. 

Characters: 
Knuckles
Violet Cuddles
Grumbles
Tiko
Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Eva ByrneBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Caitriona SweeneyBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Caitriona SweeneyBook level: Yellow Group
A Birthday For Ben by Kate Gaynor

Because he’s deaf, Ben sometimes feels left out at parties. So when his 7th birthday comes round, he really doesn’t want a party.

Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Karen QuirkeBook level: Blue Group
The Elves and the Shoemaker by Alison Edgson
Authored by: Child's PlayIllustrated by: Alison EdgsonBook level: Red Group
Authored by: John LightIllustrated by: Lisa EvansBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Child's PlayIllustrated by: Alison EdgsonBook level: Yellow Group
The Cloud by Hannah Cumming

In Art Class, one girl never draws anything. Quiet and withdrawn, she seems to have a little black cloud above her. But one of her classmates is determined to make her smile.

Authored by: Hannah CummingIllustrated by: Hannah CummingBook level: Red Group
Authored by: Andrew Fusek Peters, Polly PetersIllustrated by: Jim CoplestoneBook level: Yellow Group
Authored by: Kate GaynorIllustrated by: Eva ByrneBook level: Blue Group

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