Boris Saves the Show

Publisher: Oxford Unversity Press

It’s time for the school play and Mrs Cluck’s class are all very excited - except for Boris. The baby bear is a bit shy, his singing is too loud and his dancing is messy. So he makes do with painting the scenery until the big day arrives. The youngsters have invited the local nursery class to be their audience but when the day arrives there's an unexpected problem. Finally Boris discovers his perfect role – the hero who can save the show!


This endearing tale shows young readers that being big doesn’t necessarily mean being brave and that, given enough time, everyone can find something they are good at. With gorgeous illustrations that bring the characters to life this book is perfect for reading out loud.

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