Big Eyes, Scary Voice

Big Eyes, Scary Voice

by Carl Pearce (Illustrator), EdelWignell (Author)

Synopsis

Tania and Josh hear a scary voice calling in the park at sunset. They look and they listen and have an amazing twilight adventure. The park is full of strange shadows and things that look like eyes. The children, followed closely by Mum, wander through the falling light looking for the source of the scary voice. There are all sorts of things that lead them astray but in the end they find it...It's a mother owl with her babies sitting high up in a tree.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Publisher: Tamarind Books
Published: 04 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 1870516885
ISBN 13: 9781870516884
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
Book Overview: A haunting story with evocative illustrations, perfect for bedtime reading. The book will hold the attention of readers as they explore this adventure playground in the twilight time.

Media Reviews
This is a delightful bedtime story, written in simple rhythmic language and extremely good to read aloud -- Enid Stephenson Carousel Simply brilliant - the pictures are so evocative and it's refresing to see characters who are so contemporary looking ... This really feels like the children's perspective: their words and their awe Letterbox Library This is a scary, yet safe, exploration of noises in the shadows and approaching darkness. Great for cuddling up and sharing -- Carolyn Boyd School Libraries Association Breath-taking ... The illustrations are sumptuous Buzz Words Big Eyes, Scary Voice introduces its reader to a mystery story that will awaken the curious and thrill the brave Pass It On
Author Bio
Edel (rhymes with 'medal') is a freelance writer, compiler and journalist. She has been writing full time since 1979 for both adults and children. She has had approximately 90 children's books published, including fiction, non-fiction and picture books. Edel lives with her husband Geoff in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne. They enjoy visits to art galleries, seeing films and plays and taking trips to the country. She loves owls and is terrified of spiders! Carl Pearce is a recent art college graduate. He lives in north Wales and enjoys watching films, reading books and long walks on the beach with his camera. Growing up, Carl could not decide whether to be a policeman, fireman or Ghostbuster. In the end he graduated from the North Wales School of Art and Design in 2004 as an illustrator.