Ten fat sausages sizzling in the pan... decide to escape, if they can! Come on a great escape through the kitchen as we follow each sausage that decides to make a run for it. Will they succeed or will the cat, blender, plug hole or fan prove their downfall? Michelle Robinson's no-holds-barred humour is perfectly matched by Tor Freeman's mad-cap artwork. Hilarious and merciless, this tale will have you hooting out loud. 'Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader' GUARDIAN

Ten fat sausages sizzling in the pan... Discover this hilarous reimagining of a favourite counting song by award-winning author Michelle Robinson.

About the Author
Michelle Robinson (Author) Michelle Robinson grew up in Gloucestershire and loved making up stories and being silly. She put that to good use by getting a job as a copywriter. She wrote over 6000 radio adverts before moving on to television and the web. She soon got bored though, which is when she started writing funny stories for children and their parents to enjoy reading umpteen times. Her picture book There's a Lion in My Cornflakes won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards, Ten Fat Sausages won the Lollies Award, and Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry has been shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize. She lives in Canada with her husband, son and daughter.Tor Freeman (Illustrator) Tor grew up in London and graduated from Kingston University with a BA in illustration. She has been working as an illustrator ever since. In 2012 she was awarded the Sendak Fellowship and spent a month in Connecticut.

Reviews
"Bright condiments, stricken-looking frankfurters and wicked comedy will appeal to the ruthless reader." -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
"An infectiously funny countdown book, set to be a read-aloud favourite" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
"Madcap, laugh-out-loud counting book" * Baby London *
"A sure hit for storytime with its delicious mix of adventure, silliness and hope against the odds" * Playing by the Book *
"Subversive fun aplenty awaits readers in this wacky fractured rendition of the nursery rhyme Ten Fat Sausages... Fabulous fun!" * Library Mice *


Awards
Short-listed for English 4-11 Award 2019 (UK) and Laugh Out Loud Book Award 2020 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781783447510
Author Michelle Robinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 190g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 260mm * 5mm