Description
Old Al Haji Amadu had three wives, seven children - and five extremely naughty goggle-eyed goats that munched and gobbled and chewed whatever they could find. One day, enough was enough, they had to go! But getting rid of these troublesome goats proved to be harder than Al Haji could ever have imagined... 'One of the best new picture books of this year.' The Times
Vibrant and fun introduction to a very different culture from an award-winning writer and an exuberant illustrator with counting element.
About the Author
Stephen Davies lives with his wife and two baby daughters amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, accompanies cattle-drives, and has been involved in the set-up of a Fulfulde radio station. but spends several months of the year in the UK. He also writes for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Burkina Faso) and occasionally for the Sunday Times. He won Africa Geographic's 'Travel Writer of the Year' competition in 2003. Check out his website: http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk. Christopher Corr was born in London and studied at The Royal College of Art. He has worked on numerous commissions including a Royal Mail millennium stamp about the UN Peace-keeping Force in Bosnia. He has also painted posters and cards and other materials for London Transport, National Aids Trust, Body Shop, Habitat and Ikea, UNICEF, Kensington & Chelsea Healthcare Authority, and Waterstones. His round the world travels provide the inspiration for his work.
Reviews
"One of the best new picture books of this year" -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
"Strikingly bold and vibrant illustrations bring the market place in Timbuktu vividly to life." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids, Book of the Month. *
"The story is fun and the artwork vivid" * Irish Times *
"A bright and appealing book with a multicultural flavour . . . A great book for sharing." * The Bookbag *
"A blaze of high key colour, the frames pulsate with animal energy . . . Young viewers can go goggle-eyed counting all the human and animal participants." * The School Librarian *
Awards
Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781849393126
Author Christopher Corr
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 215g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 282mm * 6mm
Vibrant and fun introduction to a very different culture from an award-winning writer and an exuberant illustrator with counting element.
About the Author
Stephen Davies lives with his wife and two baby daughters amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, accompanies cattle-drives, and has been involved in the set-up of a Fulfulde radio station. but spends several months of the year in the UK. He also writes for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Burkina Faso) and occasionally for the Sunday Times. He won Africa Geographic's 'Travel Writer of the Year' competition in 2003. Check out his website: http://www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk. Christopher Corr was born in London and studied at The Royal College of Art. He has worked on numerous commissions including a Royal Mail millennium stamp about the UN Peace-keeping Force in Bosnia. He has also painted posters and cards and other materials for London Transport, National Aids Trust, Body Shop, Habitat and Ikea, UNICEF, Kensington & Chelsea Healthcare Authority, and Waterstones. His round the world travels provide the inspiration for his work.
Reviews
"One of the best new picture books of this year" -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
"Strikingly bold and vibrant illustrations bring the market place in Timbuktu vividly to life." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids, Book of the Month. *
"The story is fun and the artwork vivid" * Irish Times *
"A bright and appealing book with a multicultural flavour . . . A great book for sharing." * The Bookbag *
"A blaze of high key colour, the frames pulsate with animal energy . . . Young viewers can go goggle-eyed counting all the human and animal participants." * The School Librarian *
Awards
Long-listed for UKLA Book Award (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781849393126
Author Christopher Corr
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 215g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 282mm * 6mm
