The Snapdragon is up to his tricks again - eating the letters from the words in the book. It really is very naughty. How will Bookmouse stop Snapdragon? And is there anything the Woollywolves can do to help?

Master storyteller Mick Inkpen plays with storytelling in an innovative and accessible way.

Mick Inkpen is one of the top-selling picture book artists and writers in the world. He is the librarie's ninth most borrowed author.

'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' - Guardian

A brand-new book and new characters from the best-selling and award-winning author Mick Inkpen, creator of Kipper and Wibbly Pig.

About the Author
Mick Inkpen has been a bestselling children's author for over 25 years. He is one of today's most popular picture book author/illustrators and the famous creator of both Kipper and Wibbly Pig. Mick has won the Children's Book Award for Threadbear and the British Book Award twice, for Penguin Small and Lullabyhullaballoo. Kipper won a BAFTA for Best Animated Film.

Reviews
A winner * Daily Mail *
Few children's authors have Mick Inkpen's ability to combine words and illustrations with such a perfect balance of cosiness, humour and gentle education ... gorgeous * The Daily Telegraph *
Fun, post-modernist romp through letters with accompanying funny and lively pictures * Daily Echo *
A marvellous, witty tale * Books For Keeps *
Inkpen's illustrations are as wonderful as they are in the much-loved Kipper books. His style is at once classical and unique, familiar yet not the be taken for grated, simple yet evocative ... fabulously clever * The Bookbag *
The extraordinarily inventive wittiness of Mick Inkpen is evident once again * School Librarian *
Witty and playful ... a fun book for young children and adults alike * Child Care *
Hugely amusing ... a great story which will be enjoyed particularly well if read aloud * School Librarian *
A marvellously witty tale. ***** * Books For Keeps *
A winner for anyone who loved Lullabyhullaballo. * Daily Mail *
An ingenious way to encourage children to enjoy words and letters. * Daily Telegraph *
One of Mick Inkpen's cutest creations. * Junior *
Inkpen introduces some gorgeous new creations in this wonderful book about storytelling. * Bookseller *
A fun book for young children and adults alike... text and images work in harmony to produce a tale perfect for pre-school age. * Child Care *


Awards
Long-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2011 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9780340989630
Author Mick Inkpen
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Hodder Children's Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 214g
Dimensions(mm) 261mm * 247mm * 2mm