Description
When Barnaby sets off on his raft, his mother tells him to stop at each village on the way to Limber Lea. Along the way he ends up collecting a wild and surprising bunch of passengers - including three schoolmistresses and ten grasshoppers!. Will Barnaby be able to transport them all to Limber Lea without any mishaps?
Counting doesn't have to be boring with this wonderfully quirky counting book illustrated by the esteemed Quentin Blake.
About the Author
John Yeoman (Author) John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. In the 2013 New Year's Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.
Reviews
"This zany number book collaboration between Yeoman and Blake is tremendously successful. Verse and illustration complement each other with delicious absurdity." * Books for Keeps *
"Learning to count doesn't get more delightful than this. A witty, perfectly shaped building story with glorious illustrations." * LoveReading4Kids *
"A firm favourite... Problem solving for the pre-schooler and reception set, at it's best." * THEBOOKBAG *
"Wonderful flowing text, combined with lively and colourful pictures make this another sure-fire success from this inspired pairing." * Parents in Touch *
"An offbeat counting book with characteristic humour and inventiveness, which will be recited in homes all over the world" * Booktrust *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849393089
Author John Yeoman
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 270mm * 3mm
Counting doesn't have to be boring with this wonderfully quirky counting book illustrated by the esteemed Quentin Blake.
About the Author
John Yeoman (Author) John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. In the 2013 New Year's Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.
Reviews
"This zany number book collaboration between Yeoman and Blake is tremendously successful. Verse and illustration complement each other with delicious absurdity." * Books for Keeps *
"Learning to count doesn't get more delightful than this. A witty, perfectly shaped building story with glorious illustrations." * LoveReading4Kids *
"A firm favourite... Problem solving for the pre-schooler and reception set, at it's best." * THEBOOKBAG *
"Wonderful flowing text, combined with lively and colourful pictures make this another sure-fire success from this inspired pairing." * Parents in Touch *
"An offbeat counting book with characteristic humour and inventiveness, which will be recited in homes all over the world" * Booktrust *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849393089
Author John Yeoman
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 270mm * 3mm
