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That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

by Cressida Cowell (Author), Cressida Cowell (Author), CRESSIDA COWELL (Author), Neal Layton (Illustrator)

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Synopsis

A stunning reissue of this classic picture book. When the Queen steals Emily Brown's favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson!

Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.

'Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.' - Financial Times

Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/

Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley's Stick.
http://www.neallayton.co.uk/

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 05 Mar 2015
ISBN 10: 1444923412
ISBN 13: 9781444923414
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: By the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series comes a reissue of the classic tale of Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit called Stanley.

Media Reviews
Emily is a great character * motherandbaby.co.uk *
A great friendship story * londonmumsmagazine.com *
Leaves you with an instant feeling of justice and a job well done. This funny story with a strong moral message taps into a child's special bond with a toy * The Lady *
A must-read * School Librarian *
Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys * The Sunday Telegraph *
A very funny book about imagination and play * Waitrose Weekend *
Big. Witty. Wild. * Families Magazine *
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year -- Jill Slotover * Financial Times *
Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood * The Guardian *
A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child * The Mail on Sunday *
A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations * Angels & Urchins *
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun * Children's Books Ireland *
Both author and illustrator are highly acclaimed in their own right and together in this absolutelu exquisite picture they have surpassed even their own high expectations. Wonderfully imaginative with a subliminal message too that toddlers everywhere will thoroughly enjoy * Love Reading 4 Kids *
An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play * The Scotsman *
Cowell has written the picture book of the year * The Times *
A quirky and fantastical funny book * Carousel *
This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast * The Guardian *
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations * Lincolnshire Echo *
Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year * FTMagazine *
. . . a touching story . . . * The Mail on Sunday *
A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations. * Angels and Urchins *
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun. She creates a very real character in Emily Brown and her pet rabbit Stanley. Layton's illustration style perfectly accompanies the text...This book is energentic and fun. Highly recommended! * Children's Books Ireland *
Cowell has written the picture book of the year. * The Times *
Inspired partnership. * The Sunday Telegraph *
Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block. * Daily Mail *
A picture book that will be sought and loved . * The Independent *
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year. * Financial Times *
A touching story that will engage any small child. * The Mail on Sunday *
Amazing adventures. * Guardian *
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations. * Lincolnshire Echo *
Author Bio
Cressida Cowell is currently the Waterstones Children's Laureate (2019 - 2021). She is the author and illustrator of the bestselling The Wizards of Once and How to Train Your Dragon books series, and the author of the Emily Brown picture books, illustrated by Neal Layton. The Wizards of Once series has been translated into 37 languages and has been signed by DreamWorks Animation. How to Train Your Dragon has sold over 8 million books worldwide in 38 languages and is a major DreamWorks Animation film franchise, as well as being made into a TV series on Netflix and CBBC. Cressida is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency, a Trustee of World Book Day and a founder patron of the Children's Media Foundation. She has won numerous prizes, including the Gold Award in the Nestle Children's Book Prize. Neal is an award-winning illustrator and author of children's books. He has worked on more than 80 titles to date, working with authors such Cressida Cowell and Michael Rosen, and won several prizes including a Gold Award in the Nestle Children's Book Prize for That Rabbit belongs to Emily Brown. His books have also been shortlisted for the Red House Book Awards, the Blue Peter Book Awards, the Booktrust Early Years Award, Funfzig Jahre Deutcher Jugendliteraturpreis and New York Public Library's annual list of best Children's Books.He also writes his own books, 'The Invincible Tony Spears' and the bestselling 'Mammoth Academy' Series. His books are currently in print in more than 16 languages worldwide. He lives in Portsmouth with his wife and two daughters.