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Book dedicated to brave boy

Neil Griffiths, full time author, inventor of Story Sacks and former
headteacher at Westlea Primary School, has come up with another
book children will love reading over and over again.

Neil with Dylan’s family at the launch of Sneezy Bear
Sixty people of all ages were will always be in my heart.”
How can Musical Minis help your child be ... blown away at the launch of Sneezy Dylan’s dad Declan said, “Neil
... a skillful communicator - by developing language
and co-ordination. Bear at North Swindon Library at brought so much fun and bright-
... emotionally developed - through sharing stories the end of July. Neil has dedicated ness into Dylan’s life during his
and songs whilst meeting new friends. it to the memory of 5 year old Dylan illness. He had 22 operations and
... a confident child - by joining in the activities in a O’Neill, who lost his life at the end Neil would visit Dylan in hospital
relaxed group atmosphere. of October last year, after fighting in Swindon and Bristol and also at
... a creative child - by exploring instruments, sounds,
rhythm and movement. cancer for three years. home. He really helped Dylan fight
Phone Chrissie on 01793 725259 They met on one of Neil’s regular the disease and spoke so movingly
www.musicalminis.co.uk trips to the Great Western Hospital at his funeral.
Musical Minis is a pre-school fun time music group for to read to children and he became a “It’s fantastic that he has dedi-
babies and toddlers. Each structured session encourages close friend of his family. He said, cated his book to our little boy.”
cognitive, physical and emotional development through the “he was a wonderful little boy with Sneezy Bear is available from:
use of music, instruments and stories
such a sparkling personality; Dylan www.cornertolearn.co.uk

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&
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