Oh No, George!

Awards:   Short-listed for CBI Children's Book of the Year 2013 (Ireland) Short-listed for CBI Children’s Book of the Year 2013 (Ireland) Short-listed for Coventry Inspiration Children's Book Award 2013 (UK) Short-listed for Coventry Inspiration Children’s Book Award 2013 (UK) Short-listed for Indie Book Awards 2012 (UK) Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013. Winner of Junior Design Award 2013 (UK)
Author:   Chris Haughton ,  Chris Haughton
Publisher:   Walker Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9781406344769


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   07 March 2013
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Format:   Paperback
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Awards

  • Short-listed for CBI Children's Book of the Year 2013 (Ireland)
  • Short-listed for CBI Children’s Book of the Year 2013 (Ireland)
  • Short-listed for Coventry Inspiration Children's Book Award 2013 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Coventry Inspiration Children’s Book Award 2013 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Indie Book Awards 2012 (UK)
  • Short-listed for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013
  • Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 2013.
  • Winner of Junior Design Award 2013 (UK)

Overview

"It's hard work being good all the time – and it's especially hard for a dog like George! A laugh-out-loud, visual romp from the acclaimed author-illustrator of A Bit Lost, Shh! We Have a Plan, Goodnight Everyone, Don't Worry Little Crab and Maybe. In this hilarious read-aloud by the multiple award-winning author-illustrator of A Bit Lost and Shh! We Have a Plan, Harris is off to do some shopping. ""Will you be good, George?"" he asks his dog. George hopes he can. He really wants to ... but chocolate cake is just so very delicious and he does love to chase cat... What will George do now? Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Chris Haughton's distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good – with hilarious results!"

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Author:   Chris Haughton ,  Chris Haughton
Publisher:   Walker Books Ltd
Imprint:   Walker Books Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 25.00cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   0.195kg
ISBN:  

9781406344769


ISBN 10:   1406344761
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   07 March 2013
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Howlingly funny, its luridly elegant illustrations will be in frequent demand; ideal for parents and grandparents to read aloud. - Times The pictures are bold, dashing and minimalist against brilliant orange. The writing is cannily judged for reading aloud - Guardian Set to a gorgeously rich colour palette of purples, orange and deep crimson, this is a delightfully playful tale with minimal text but oodles of personality that shows how the best intentions can go awry. - Junior I think I have been in love with George from the moment the book publicist showed me the proofs of this book. Finally published, we can tell you about this lovely rogue. He tries to be good but it's hard work, especially when there's a cat to chase and a cake to devour - - Angels and Urchins With his strong vibrant colours, lively characters and distinctive writing style, Chris Haughton is quickly becoming one of our best new illustrators. - We Love This Book Glorious, vibrant, expressive illustrations - CBI recommended reads of 2012


Howlingly funny, its luridly elegant illustrations will be in frequent demand; ideal for parents and grandparents to read aloud. * Times * The pictures are bold, dashing and minimalist against brilliant orange. The writing is cannily judged for reading aloud * Guardian * Set to a gorgeously rich colour palette of purples, orange and deep crimson, this is a delightfully playful tale with minimal text but oodles of personality that shows how the best intentions can go awry. * Junior * I think I have been in love with George from the moment the book publicist showed me the proofs of this book. Finally published, we can tell you about this lovely rogue. He tries to be good but it's hard work, especially when there's a cat to chase and a cake to devour... * Angels and Urchins * With his strong vibrant colours, lively characters and distinctive writing style, Chris Haughton is quickly becoming one of our best new illustrators. * We Love This Book * Glorious, vibrant, expressive illustrations * CBI recommended reads of 2012 * This is a visual romp * Independent * Lots of fun * Lytham St Annes Express * A very funny picture book . . . charming * Lytham St Anne's Express * Hilarious . . . young children will delight in George's attempts to behave in the face of life's many distractions -- Steve Voake * Well's Life *


Author Information

Chris Haughton is an Irish designer and illustrator. His debut picture book, A Bit Lost, is published into 19 different languages worldwide and has won 13 awards in nine countries, including the Dutch Picture Book of the Year and CBI Book of the Year. His second title, Oh No, George! won the Junior Design Award and was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. His third picture book, Shh! We Have a Plan, won the Specsavers Irish Children's Book of the Year Junior Award 2014 as well as the Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award in the US. His first app, Hat Monkey, was released in 2014. Chris was also listed in TIME magazine's DESIGN 100 for his work with the fair trade company People Tree and he co-founded NODE, a fair trade social business, in 2012. He lives in East London. Find Chris online at www.chrishaughton.com and on Twitter as @chrishaughton.

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