Description
Another irresistable romp from the creators of The Great Dog Bottom Swap, which was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.
About the Author
Peter Bently (Author) Peter Bently grew up in an army family and went to ten different schools. He studied languages at Oxford and worked as a journalist and non-fiction book editor before becoming a children's author. He is the author of more than seventy books, including Cats Ahoy!, which won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and King Jack and the Dragon, which was an American Library Association Notable Book of the Year.Mei Matsuoka (Illustrator) Since graduating from Kingston College of Art in 2004 Mei Matsuoka has been in much demand as an illustrator. Her illustrations for a short story won first prize in a UNESCO sponsored competition, which she travelled to Japan to collect.
Reviews
"Should inspire giggles, curiosity and delight." * Sunday Independent (Dublin) *
"Hilarious read-aloud romp. A real treat, and repeated readings will garner even more details and delights." * The Bookseller *
"A joyous rhyming romp from this increasingly popular creative team . . . Matsuoka's distinctive style of illustration perfectly complements Bently's wicked humour." -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
"A catchy rhyming text propels this entertaining story...great illustrations" * LoveReading4Kids *
"A lovely book which will make an excellent gift or a brilliant borrow from the library, and I suspect your child might not want to take it back!" * The Bookbag *
Awards
Short-listed for Sheffield Children's Book Award (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781849393843
Author Peter Bently
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 235g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 271mm * 3mm