Arabella and the Magic Pencil

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Arabella is a beloved only child who has everything a little girl could want. That is, until her brother, Avery, the master of mayhem, comes along. While she certainly loves him, she finds that its sometimes very hard to like him. So she spends her days creating marvellous, magnificent things with her magic pencil, and trying to ignore him. But when he spoils her perfectly proper tea party, she decides drastic action is required andshe erases him from her life. Oops! But things arent the same without him can she get him back Arabella and the Magic Pencil is a charming story, which will appeal to any child coming to terms with a new sibling and to caregivers who are supporting changing family dynamics, as well as those who love fantasy and engaging, alliterative language.

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This is a heart warming look at sibling rivalry and love.Shaney Hyde's watercolour illustrations are whimsical and create an entire world of colour for Arabella and Avery to play in.

Author Bio

Stephanie Ward is an award-winning childrens author and reviewer who splits her time between London, Seattle and Sydney. Shaney Hyde is an Early Childhood Teacher from Melbourne who runs art workshops for children and draws inspiration from her own playful childhood.