The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit

The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit

by Christopher Wormell (Author)

Synopsis

'Once, in a cave, there lived a horrible ugly monster. Perhaps the most horrible and ugly monster in the whole world.' So ugly is the monster that lives in this cave that he can turn a blue sky to snow and evaporate a pond just by dipping his toe in it. No living thing can stand to be in his presence. But the monster is not ugly on the inside; he's just lonely; very, very lonely. So he decides to build some friends out of stone, but not even stone can stand the full force of the monster's smile, and all the stone animals shatter ...except for one: the little stone rabbit. The monster is thrilled with his new friend - even if the only game he's any good at is playing statues (at which he excels) - and for a time life is good. But even monsters cannot live forever ...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Red Fox Picture Books
Published: 06 Jan 2005

ISBN 10: 0099455951
ISBN 13: 9780099455950
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: A touching story about friendship.

Media Reviews
Chris Wormell is creting some wonderfully original, lovely books The School Librarian Wise, funny, heartbreaking tale -- Amanda Craig The Times Thought-provoking ... The mood is enhanced by evocative illustrations ... Great for all ages and abilities Primary Times A tender story where the hero's dogged cheerfulness makes him beautiful Bournemouth Daily Echo Wormell's narrative voice is both rueful and self-aware in a story of loneliness and friendship Oxford Times
Author Bio
Chris Wormell is a self-taught artist, and the winner of the Booktrust Early Years Best Picture Award 2010 for One Smart Fish. Two Frogs won the Nestle Bronze Award in 2003 and Molly and the Night Monster was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 2009. His books include George and the Dragon and The Big Ugly Monster and the Little Stone Rabbit which was adapted into a stage play. In addition to his children's books, Chris undertakes other illustration work including advertising campaigns, packaging, a set of Royal Mail stamps and a collection of four covers for the same issue of Time Out magazine, featuring traditional British pub signs. Chris lives in North London with his wife and children.