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In this work, classic rhymes are given a contemporary edge by Tony Ross's inimitable illustrations. The large type and full colour illustrations on every page make it perfect for sharing with young children. This humorous book will be treasured for many years to come. The rhymes are brought magically to life on this CD by Michael Maloney and Jane Whittenshaw.

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9781842709733

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Beautiful to look at: big-size type, art-filled (glossy) pages, with comedy and class...satisfyingly special. The Independent Perfect for sharing. Carousel The Ross-view of nursery lore combines wit, style and a dazzling use of line and colour with a wild comedy. Observer

Beautiful to look at: big-size type, art-filled (glossy) pages, with comedy and class...satisfyingly special. The Independent Perfect for sharing. Carousel The Ross-view of nursery lore combines wit, style and a dazzling use of line and colour with a wild comedy. Observer The illustrations combine Ross's customary lively, humorous images with historical detail. This is an enormously valuable and entertaining too to help families and schools keep alive a tradition that is under constant danger of vanishing from popular knowledge. Booktrust, Best Book Guide

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Tony Ross has been highly acclaimed and is in great demand as a children's book illustrator. His books are published all over the world. He lives in Nottingham. Michael Maloney has worked for the RSC, the Royal National Theatre and in the West End, and is famous for playing a major role in Kenneth Branagh's 1989 film of Henry V. Following two seasons with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon and on Broadway, Jane Whittenshaw has voiced numerous children's animations and appeared in over 250 radio plays for the BBC.

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