Two children meet under a tall tree.
James has a book.
Ginger has a paper plane.
They become friends…but then they’re parted.
Will they ever meet again?
But this isn’t just James and Ginger’s story: it’s a paper chase!
Much-loved storyteller Julia Donaldson weaves the children’s tale of friendship into the amazing story of how paper is made.
With perfect, read-aloud rhymesand glowing illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this is a story of friendship and adventure like no other.
- Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has created a heartfelt, joyful storywith a totally unique twist
- Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey of one tall treeas it’s turned into paper, and becomes all sorts of things that we use, from bags and boxes to letters, cards and books
- Julia Donaldson’s perfect, read-aloud rhymesare brought gorgeously to life by acclaimed illustrator, Victoria Sandøy. The warm, richly atmospheric illustrationsare brimming with exquisite details
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Latest UK Delivery Estimates
- 1st Class - 1-2 working days
- 2nd Class - 2-3 working days
- Free Click and Collect at Daunt Books Marylebone
Latest International Delivery Estimates
- Europe - Standard 7-10 working days
- Europe - Tracked and Signed 4-7 working days
- Rest of the World - Standard 15-20 working days
- Rest of the World - Tracked and Signed 10-15 working days
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