A funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.A funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.Hilda Snibbs takes her three mischievous little monkeys to stay with her Uncle Gilbert for Christmas. Among many amazing things, Uncle Gilbert’s prized possession is an ancient golden teapot, so the little monkeys must be very good. But what is supposed to be a traditional holiday is soon filled with chaos! Hilda begins to regret bringing the three little monkeys with her – until, one night, their antics come in very handy . . .Praise for Three Little Monkeys at Christmas:“A gorgeous picture-book full of wry, festive humour.” MetroPraise for Three Little Monkeys:“A match made in picture-book heaven” The Times“The story is a romp and promises lots of laughs” Booktrust“[A] wonderfully mischievous tale … Sheer delight at every turn of the page” Books for Keeps“A funny and timeless story” TES“Two giants of the picture-book world, plus monkeys and chaos – what’s not to love? Funny, original and quirky, this tale has it all.” The SunPraise for Three Little Monkeys Ride Again:“Glorious” Daily Mail“…both text and pictures and funny. The images make sumptuous use of the patterned collage and the tone is gently forgiving.” The Sunday Times Best Children’s Books of 2019A wickedly funny festive adventure!Quentin Blake taught at the Royal College of Art, where he was Head of the Illustration Department before becoming a full time illustrator. He has collaborated with writers such as Russell Hoban, John Yeoman, and most famously Roald Dahl. He has also illustrated classic books for adults and created much-loved characters of his own such as Mr Magnolia and Mrs Armitage. He also curates exhibitions and is a Patron of the Campaign for Drawing.A wickedly funny festive adventure!• Bringing together two of the most highly-regarded names in children’s publishing• Quentin Blake is best known for illustrating books written by Roald Dahl• Quentin Blake was made an OBE in 1988, and was appointed the inaugural Children’s Laureate in 1999. In 2002 he was named Illustrator of the Year in the Hans Christian Andersen Awards, and collected his CBE in 2005 and received a knighthood for services to illustration in 2013• Emma Chichester Clark is one of the best-loved children’s book illustrators in the UK, best known for her outstanding Blue Kangaroo series• Quentin Blake has illustrated a Beatrix Potter story ‘The Tale of Kitty-in-Boots’, to be published by Warne in September 2016Competition: Where the Wild Things Are;Mrs Armitage on Wheels;Mister Magnolia;Wonky Donkey;Plumdog; Blue Kangaroo; Bananas in My Ears;. by Quentin Blake;Emma Chichester Clark;Maurice Sendak;Julia Donaldson;Lauren Child; Roald Dahl
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers