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Quentin Blake's Amazing Animal Stories

Quentin Blake's Amazing Animal Stories

by Quentin Blake (Illustrator), John Yeoman (Author)

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    Hardcover 2011

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Synopsis

    Meet fearsome alligators, clever coyotes, a jittery leopard, a shell-less tortoise and all sorts of amazing animals in these wonderful stories from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake.

    • A beautiful collection of 14 wonderfully told animal folk tales
    • Illustrated by one of the greatest children's artists working today
    • Stories that will entertain and get children thinking
    • Written by expert storyteller, John Yeoman
    • Perfect for children aged 8-12

    Other titles in the series: Quentin Blake's Magical Tales

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    More Information

    Format: Hardcover
     Pages: 124
     Publisher: Pavilion Children’s Books
    Published: 06 Oct 2011
    ISBN 10: 1843651955
    ISBN 13: 9781843651956
    Children’s book age: 7-9 Years

    Media Reviews
    Wonderfully witty illustrations. -- Junior Education
    Should make thoughtful children smile and cheerful children think. -- Times Educational Supplement
    The stories are engaging, told in the wry voice of traditional folktales. -- School Library Journal
    Ideal for readaloud...Blake's instantly recognizable watercolor-and-ink illustrations are given plenty of breathing room and are as charming and emotive as ever. -- Publishers Weekly
    Remarkable illustrations. -- Kirkus Reviews
    Amusing. --Children's Literature
    Author Bio
    John Yeoman wrote his first children's book after leaving Cambridge University, where he read English. This began a collaboration with Quentin Blake which has continued for over forty years. John taught for twenty-eight years, before retiring to spend more time writing, reading and relaxing in France. Quentin Blake is one of today's most popular and best-loved children's illustrators. His books are loved by children all over the world. His titles include Mr Magnolia, Mrs Armitage and, of course, the many stories of Roald Dahl.