When Mum and Dad Said No

Name: When Mum and Dad Said No
Author: Joshua Hall

Written by Joshua Hall

For ages 4–8 · Made for reading together

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A treehouse, a basket of treats and a whole sky full of stars. Rosie’s moonlight picnic is going to be perfect. Then Mum and Dad say no. Rosie has packed everything except a plan for being disappointed. Can she explain how she feels, hear their reasons and find another way to enjoy the night? Join the Hartwells, Pickle and one enormous spoon for a family adventure that doesn’t go quite to plan.

Making space for disappointmentListening both waysFinding another idea

A story to look forward to.

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A moonlit adventure

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In Willowwick, Rosie was planning a treat: a moonlit adventure with plenty to eat. “Up there in the treehouse! We’ll watch the moon rise, with jam on our fingers and stars in our eyes.” She packed up a blanket, a basket, a plate. “Let’s go,” Toby said. “Or the moon might be late.” He lifted a spoon that was big as his face. “There’s cheese on the moon. We should leave lots of space.”

Words by Joshua Hall · An opening from When Mum and Dad Said No.