Who is the blue fellow with the pear drop head?
Meet Glumbags
Who is the blue fellow with the pear drop head? And what’s inside his heavy bags? People in town call him Glumbags. 'Stay out of his way,' they say. The baker, the cabbie and the barber avoid Glumbags at all costs but the boy can't help asking why. Where will all the boy’s questions lead?
The first book in the Starlike Books series, Glumbags is a big-hearted story about the wonder of kindness and curiosity about difference. It’s a tale of courage, hope, love and joy, ideal for children aged 3-6. Parents and carers, we think you’ll love reading this book with your little people. Older children, enjoy this starlike story as part of your early reading adventures.
United Kingdom orders are open for Glumbags. Publication date: Tuesday 9th November 2021.
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Who inspires courage, hope, love or joy in you?
The Starlike Books #MyKindofHuman gallery celebrates the everyday people who make other humans feel better. The page is inspired by the wonder of kindness in Glumbags.
Who would you nominate for a courage, hope, love or joy star? It can be your next door neighbour or your gran, your teacher or best friend, your brother, sister, son, daughter, the local shopkeeper - anyone you like, alive or dead.
Take inspiration from the starlike humans here and send us your nomination.
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