Cup Run (Walker Starters)

Cup Run (Walker Starters)

by Martin Waddell (Author), Martin Waddell (Author), Russell Ayto (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Inventively illustrated in just two colours, these stylish first readers use several different media - posters, letters, video diary - to tell stories about subjects with strong child appeal, such as football, giants, dragons and highwaymen. Ideal for use in the classroom as well as at home, this new series fits guidelines in the Literacy Strategy, which recommend using different media and sources to teach children to read. Written and illustrated by top contemporary authors and artists, Walker Starters make the perfect starting point for early readers.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 48
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: 03 Feb 2003

ISBN 10: 0744590264
ISBN 13: 9780744590265
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
A small but perfectly formed tale ... this is a clever balancing trick of words and visuals that gently encourages the reader to keep going. * The Guardian Children's Book Supplement 'Amazing Stories' *
An unusual and very appealing little book. * Booktrusted News *
Author Bio
Martin Waddell is a master storyteller for children and has over 220 published titles to his name, selling in excess of 20 million copies around the world. His picture books have sold over 18 million copies, with Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? and Farmer Duck both winning the Smarties award. He was also the winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen award in 2004. He lives in Newcastle. Russell Ayto is a popular children's illustrator whose books include Super Sue at Super School by Cressida Cowell. He won the Gold Smarties Award in 2003 for The Witch's Children. Before illustrating children's books, Russell worked for various magazines including Time Out and the Observer. He lives in Cornwall with his family.