My First Nursery Stories

My First Nursery Stories

by TonyRoss (Author)

Synopsis

This is a must-have selection of timeless classics, brought gloriously to life by the award-winning Tony Ross. This collection includes favourites such as "The Three Billy Goats Gruff", "Henny-Penny", "The Gingerbread Man", "Three Little Pigs", "The Enormous Turnip", "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Goldilocks". The stories have been specially selected for their read-aloud qualities. The large type and full colour, integrated illustrations on every page make this a wonderful book to share with even the very youngest child.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Published: 09 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 1842707906
ISBN 13: 9781842707906
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: A perfect first introduction to the best read aloud nursery stories, to share with very young children, from one of the best-loved illustrators of our time.

Media Reviews
Retold and illustrated in a direct and child-friendly way. Ideal for reading aloud. * Children's Bookseller *
wonderfully illustrated collection and is perfect for reading aloud. -- steel, sue * Bookseller *
This is a particularly good retelling with lots of crazy pictures which are fun rather than scary. * Blackbird Pie *
This superb collection of all the old favourite nursery stories with Ross's hilarious illustrations is perfect for reading aloud. * Good Book Guide *
...quirkily illustrated for very young children. The simple text is perfect for reading aloud at bedtime. * Irish Post *
Author Bio
Tony Ross was born in London and trained at the Liverpool School of Art. He has worked as a cartoonist, graphic designer, and art director of an advertising agency. He is now considered to be one of the finest children's illustrators in the country.He won the German Children's Book Prize for I'm Coming to Get You. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver medal in the Smaries Prize 2003. He was the British choice for the Andersen Medal 2004.