A Pair of Pears and an Orange

‘This is an entertaining and gently educational tale, perfect for reading aloud with early primary school-aged kids who may be feeling jealousy around newly formed friendships and changing group social dynamics.’

-- Ellen Cregan * Books+Publishing *

‘A duo of pears adjusts to a new playmate … Using humorous wordplay, the text sends the message there’s always room for one more, a concept reinforced by the droll, quiet illustrations … A mindful, whimsical lesson in inclusivity.’

* Kirkus Reviews *

‘[A] sweet story, ripe with fruity puns and adorable illustrations that subverts the old adage that ‘two’s company and three’s a crowd.’ A simple colour scheme with minimal detail puts the focus on the story, but the black line limbs and facial expressions on the characters add a lot of appeal.’

* Youth Services Book Review *

‘Parents and children alike will be delighted by the adorable illustrations … It might be a story about fruit, but it’s an infinitely relatable one.’

-- Prudence Wade * Independent *

‘Packed with hilarious fruity puns that will have adult readers laughing out loud (and possibly explaining to their children why they are laughing), Anna McGregor has created a book whose words slide of the tongue, with adorable pictures and whose message is a timeless one told in a new and vibrant style.’

-- Louise Ellis-Barrett * Armadillo *

‘Delightful … I adore the kind-hearted humour of the book.’

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