Ruby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure

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Thomas Docherty's picture book sees a return to his nostalgic, classic storytelling style. The book introduces Ruby, a magical little girl with improbable dreams. Ruby and her friends want a place to play, but their playground only has one old swing and a broken slide. Magic always finds its way to Ruby, however - when she plants her ice lolly stick in the ground, a magnificent playground begins to grow! Soon, Ruby and her friends are aboard the playground, stopping traffic and causing others to take note of their plight. AGES: 3+ years AUTHOR: Thomas Docherty was born in New Zealand but has spent most of his life in England where he went to school and university. He lives in Bristol with his wife and young daughter. His first two picture books with Templar Publishing, 'Little Boat' and 'To the Beach' were widely acclaimed. 'To the Beach' was long-listed for the Big Picture Best New Illustrators award 2008 and shortlisted for the 'Read it Again!' ' Cambridgeshire Children's Picture Book Award 2007, and for the Dundee Picture Book Award 2008. 'Little Boat' was shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009 SELLING POINTS: * Classic, heart-warming tale from a Kate Greenaway shortlisted artist * Features Thomas Docherty's trademark nostalgic illustration with fantastical twists * Introduces the reader to children with different abilities and social backgrounds