The Cleo Stories - The Necklace and The Present
Written by Libby Gleeson / Published by Allen & Uniwn
Cleo desperately wants a necklace. Her parents say special presents are only for birthdays but Cleo doesn't want to wait. In the second story, it's her mum's birthday and Cleo doesn't know what to give her - until she has the best idea of all.
Delightful, warm and irresistible, these stories show how a little girl with a big imagination can always find a way to have fun.
Review of The Cleo Stories from Kids’ Book Review
Cleo is a 'little girl with a big imagination' — and a knack for coming up with ingenious solutions to problems!
Two stories are included in this beautifully designed book for young readers. In the first, 'The Necklace', Cleo desperately wants a necklace of her own, but her parents tell her she'll have to wait until her birthday … which is so … far … away … that Cleo decides she'll simply have to come up with a better plan.
In the second story, 'The Present', it's her mum's birthday, but what can Cleo get her as a gift? She doesn't have enough money to buy her a new computer, and she doesn't want to give a joint present with her father; it has to be something just from her. But perhaps the perfect gift is closer to hand than she thinks …
Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood are two legends of Australian children's publishing. With The Cleo Stories, they've created another gorgeous character whom kids and parents are sure to love. Cleo is an independent little miss who thinks outside the box, loves with all her heart, and gets herself in and out of trouble with flair and enthusiasm! The text is just right for confident independent readers, engaging them in the stories but still providing the odd challenge to stretch those reading skills. And the illustrations on every page perfectly capture all of Cleo's character and charm.
The Cleo Stories - A Friend and A Pet
Cleo's best friend is away, her parents are busy, and there's nothing to do but count raindrops - or tidy her room. Just when she thinks she'll never cheer up, Cleo has an idea. In the next story, Cleo longs for a pet but her mum and dad say no. Perhaps the answer is hidden somewhere unexpected.Books and Publishing review