Horatio Happened

Horatio Happened

by Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Kathryn Cave (Author), Chris Riddell (Author)

Synopsis

Jack hates tidying up and shoves everything under the bed where, unbeknownest to him, it all fizzles and sizzles and creates a wonderful creature called Horatio. Horatio is a natural leader and gathers all the lost and lonely creatures of the room under the bed - where they create their own world - with rivers, and cities and a place for everyone. But what will happen to Horatio once Jack's mother discovers what is under the bed?



For the under-fives, a poignant and powerful picture book about homelessness and everyone's need for friendship, with stunning, fantastical illustrations from award-winning cartoonist, Chris Riddell.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Sep 1998

ISBN 10: 0340715154
ISBN 13: 9780340715154
Book Overview: Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell are winners of the UNESCO Award.

Media Reviews
Short and sweet with lovely illustrations * Evening Star *
Knockabout fantasy * Times Educational Supplement *
Author Bio
Kathryn Cave is an established author of children's books. She was shortlisted for the Smarties and Kate Greenaway Award in 1994 for 'Something Else' which then one the UNESCO award. She studied Philosophy at Oxford and has lived the US and Australia. She has devoted most of her working life to writing. She lives in London and has three children.