Morris Macmillipede: The Toast of Brussels Sprout (Tiger Series)

Morris Macmillipede: The Toast of Brussels Sprout (Tiger Series)

by M Fitzmaurice (Author)

Synopsis

Morris Macmillipede longs to be a dancer. But with forty-two pairs of feet, he can't spin or jump, so everyone's laughing at him. Encouraged by the old stag beetle, though, he keeps trying. Perhaps he was just doing the wrong kind of dancing?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 04 Feb 2010

ISBN 10: 1842708627
ISBN 13: 9781842708620
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: A touching, inspiring story about making your dreams come true against all the odds.

Media Reviews
Very amusing line drawings by Satoshi Kitamura. * Blackbird Pie *
The illustrations are as lively and interesting as the text. Warmly recommended for anyone of six years old or upwards. -- Martin Axford * The School Librarian *
The mix of illustrations and short chapter lengths mean that young readers will find this book accessible and fun to read. -- Rudolf Loewenstein * Books for Keeps *
An engaging beginner reader story about expressing the inner self. * Child Education Plus *
Author Bio
Mick Fitzmaurice attended university at Downing College, Cambrige. He has worked as a writer, freelance journalist and also as a teacher, and has written and directed many theatre productions for young actors. Satoshi Kitamura was born in Tokyo and worked in advertising there before moving to London in 1980. He won the Mother Goose Award for Angry Arthur and he is now one of the most distinguished illustrators in Britain, having created over 20 books for children.