Emily Brown: That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

Emily Brown: That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

by Cressida Cowell (Author), NealLayton (Author)

Synopsis

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.
This first time pairing of two highly acclaimed talents has created a brilliant visual feast.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 07 Sep 2006

ISBN 10: 1843624516
ISBN 13: 9781843624516
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years

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 *
Gold Winner * Nestle Children's Book Prize 2006 *
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 grew up mostly in Central London. She has a BA in English Literature from Oxford University, a BA in Graphic Design from St Martin`s and an MA in Narrative Illustration from Brighton. She lives in Hammersmith, London with her husband, three children and a hamster Mini. Neal Layton was born in Chichester, West Sussex. Many of his ideas come he says from his childhood. In the past he has worked on a lettuce farm, in a chocolate factory, a teapot factory, a book shop and has delivered papers. Neal has illustrated more than 40 books to date working with award winning authors such as Michael Rosen and Roger McGough. `Oscar and Arabella` which he both wrote and illustrated won him the Smarties prize in 2002. He now lives in Southsea, Portsmouth with his girlfriend who is also an artist.