The Tales of Olga Da Polga

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From the author of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond’s loveable guinea-pig has been charming readers for over 50 years. There is also Fangio, a hedgehog with Argentinian blood, who sometimes stays in a box in the Sawdust family's garage, being fed on bread and milk. The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened. Ei välttis ääneenluettavaa matskua, koska ei mitään isoja mahdollisuuksia muuhun onomatopoetiikkaan kuin marsun aika taajaan vikinään. It would be a lovely and enjoyable read for a child who is about to become the owner of a guinea pig, as well as those who are already enthusiastic about animals.

From the start it is clear that the stories comprise not only fantasy, but also accurate observation about how guinea pigs behave, and are cared for.Starting rumours, making up tall tales (which I truly didn't like and I was dreading them when they popped up), thinking she is so much more superior to anyone (and bragging about it), and much much more. Although Olga is initially jealous of them, as they are kept in Karen's room and seem to be her favourites, she quickly warms up to them. He was the creator of Paddington Bear and wrote about the adventures of a guinea pig named Olga da Polga, as well as the animated BBC TV series The Herbs. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child.

Our Non-Fiction Range includes: Academic, Photography, Audio books, Business, Cook Books, Craft Books, Health and Fitness Books, Mind, Body, Spirit (Tarot). For further information about your statutory rights, contact your local authority Trading Standards department or consumer advice center (for example the Citizen's Advice Bureau if you are in the UK). Peter Gurney has been acknowledged as one of the world's experts in guinea pig welfare and care, having campaigned for most of his life for better knowledge and training of small animals within the British veterinary profession. Also interesting, for anyone who keeps guinea pigs, is the fact that Michael Bond became great friends with Peter Gurney, when he treated Karen's guinea pig, who had been the inspiration for Olga da Polga. Bond's books were memorably illustrated by Danish artist Hans Helweg, who was also well known for his "pulp fiction" covers for Pan paperbacks.He is sly and knowledgeable in the ways of the world, as he is free to enter and leave the house as he pleases. It isn't long before Olga finds out - and the lucky newcomers are just in time to hear her very first poetry recital! The Tales of Olga da Polga consists of thirteen short tales, with imaginative titles such as "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Guinea-Pig" and "The Night of the Moon Rockets". Although they are not always sure whether to believe everything Olga says, one thing is certain - since Olga moved in, life is never dull!