Description
Witty, lively and gently thought-provoking, this debut picture book from inky genius Tom Morgan-Jones about a group of animals and the unseen monster in their midst will have readers laughing out loud.
THUMP THUMP. The Red Dread is on the loose and Shrew and the other animals are afraid. From stolen nuts to missing rabbits, they whisper of the terrible actions of the Red Dread. As panic increases, logic and team spirit evaporate and soon it's every creature for itself. Told entirely in dialogue, this quirky read-aloud tale plays out in sly illustrations brimming with brilliant visual humour.
Witty, lively and gently thought-provoking, this debut picture book from inky genius Tom Morgan-Jones about a group of animals and the unseen monster in their midst will have readers laughing out loud.
About the Author
Tom Morgan Jones is an award-winning illustrator. His work is widely and internationally published, and includes everything from illustrating children's books and buses, to magazine design and satirical board games.
Reviews
"The energy Tom injects into his drawings is enough to power an army of industrial toasters for a week" - Philip Ardagh; "A spooky wee tale with lots of heart" - Ross Collins; "Brimming with visual humour and a lively pace, the dialogue-led text is perfect to read aloud." - The Bookseller
"A spooky wee tale with lots of heart" - Ross Collins
"The energy Tom injects into his drawings is enough to power an army of industrial toasters for a week" - Philip Ardagh
"Brimming with visual humour and a lively pace, the dialogue-led text is perfect to read aloud" - The Bookseller
"This will undoubtedly become one of those books which is read and reread for the pleasure of hearing a favourite line or word. Excellent for building excitement about reading" - Book Murmuration, Blog
"A highly entertaining picture book with great visual impact" - Books for Keeps
Awards
Long-listed for Klaus Flugge Prize 2019.
Book Information
ISBN 9781911370055
Author Tom Morgan-Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 263mm * 253mm * 2mm
