Robomum

Another Young Corgi title from the two-time Smarties prize-winner.

This is a light-hearted but perceptive story about the conflict between a mother's love of her work and of her son

Smith's chatty accessible style allows her to tackle quite serious issues in an entertaining way

Emily Smith is a journalist and mother of three children.  Her very first children's book, ASTRID THE AU PAIR FROM OUTER SPACE, won the silver medal in the 6-8 age group, at the Smarties Prize 1999.  Her next title for Young Corgi, THE SHRIMP, won the 6-8 age group Smarties gold medal in 2000.

James's mum is a real computer whizz.  She designs computers that can launch space missions. But she's not quite so good at ordinary, boring mum stuff! James is forever turning up at school without his dinner money or permission forms for outings. Then his mum has an idea - she'll make him a mother-robot. The Robomum is certainly a brilliant machine. She shops, washes and cooks - and quickly learns all James's favourite recipes.  She tests him on his spelling, helps with his maths and makes sure he never forgets his swimming kit.  But when James gets ill, he soon realizes that a computer could never replace his mum when he really needs her.

Astrid, The Au-Pair From Outer Space

A funny and imaginative tale about a most unusual au pair - perfect for newly confident readers.

A wry and witty look at our world through the eyes of an alien student...Tim Archbold's pictures add to the fun. A book to share with your babysitter!

Emily Smith writes sensitively about coping with life.

When Harry's mum tells him they are going to get an au pair, he isn't quite sure what it means. When he finds out it's a girl to help look after him and baby brother, Fred, he feels a bit suspicious. It might just be a good excuse for the school bully to tease him. However, he soon warms to Astrid when she turns up and especially when she gives him an idea that stops the bully from ever bothering him again. All the same, Harry can't help wondering why Astrid's never heard of tin openers or Coke, and how come her suitcase can move around by itself...

Patrick The Party-Hater

A Young Corgi story sure to touch a nerve with many readers, from a two-times Smarties Prizewinner.

Well-paced with a dramatic crescendo and appealing, amusing illustrations

This is a superb book which is a joy to read

This is an engaging and sensitive story . . . Jam-packed with fun and a wonderful read

Another excellent offering from this award-winning author

Emily Smith is a journalist and mother of three children. Her very first children's book, ASTRID THE AU PAIR FROM OUTER SPACE, won the silver medal in the 6-8 age group, at the Smarties Prize 1999. Her next title for Young Corgi, THE SHRIMP, won the 6-8 age group Smarties gold medal in 2000.

Balloons? Sausages on sticks? An entertainer? Oh NO! It must be a party . . . 
 
Patrick loves making models and creating his own inventions. He does not love Musical Bumps, big crowds and having to be jolly. But his mum is convinced that going to parties is good for him. She even wants him to have one of his own. Surely there must be a better idea?

The Shrimp

A charming Young Corgi story, set in Cornwall and perfect for holiday reading.

This is a well observed story about the growing confidence of a young boy

Ben spends the holidays with his nose in the sand and bottom in the air. It's not because he's shy - though some of his classmates do call him the Shrimp. It's because he's got a great idea for his wildlife project. 
 
A competition is on! The class projects are going to be judged by a famous TV wildlife presenter, and the prize is irresistible. Ben would love to win it, but others have their eyes on the prize too...

Emily Smith

"There's no such things as fairies!" 
 
Joe is sure he's right, but his sisters are obsessed by them. They've turned the climbing frame into a fairy bower, there are fairy cakes for tea and no one wants to do his assault course any more. Then a new neighbour arrives, who loves climbing trees and messing about in the pond - and has some other very useful talents too.

Emily Smith

Books by Emily Smith

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