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The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus

The Fabulous Foskett Family Circus

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

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    Picture Book 2013

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Synopsis

Roll up, roll up for the Fabulous Foskett Family Circus! There are Milly and Willy who perform with young Fred, who does a back flip and lands on his head. Uncle Phoenix Foskett who blows smoke rings, Jess and Bess with their conjuring tricks, not to mention singing dogs and birds and performing parrots. Quentin Blake originally created the images of the eccentric and multi-talented Foskett family to decorate a hospital ward. They are combined here with a specially commissioned text by John Yeoman to create a glorious book, which will be enjoyed and treasured by book lovers of all ages. 'Engagingly eccentric . . . deliciously dynamic' Amanda Craig, The Times 'Wonderful . . . absolute treat of a read' Sun

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Format: Picture Book
 Pages: 32
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 07 Jun 2013
ISBN 10: 1849395640
ISBN 13: 9781849395649
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
 Book Overview: Take a ringside seat for this glorious romp of a book from a master picture book illustrator in top gear!

Media Reviews
Engagingly eccentric... deliciously dynamic -- Amanda Craig * The Times *
The drawings are Blake at his absolute best -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *
Wonderful... absolute treat of a read * Sun *
A proper QB classic aimed at under-fives, but they'll have trouble beating off the grown-ups * Saga Magazine *
Fabulous fun... the jaunty rhythm will carry young readers delightedly from page to page * Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads *
Author Bio
Quentin Blake (Author) Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. In the 2013 New Year's Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration. John Yeoman (Author) John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.