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OverviewMeet fearsome alligators, clever coyotes, a jittery leopard, a shell-less tortoise and all sorts of amazing animals in these wonderful stories from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake. A beautiful collection of 14 wonderfully told animal folk tales Illustrated by one of the greatest children's artists working today Stories that will entertain and get children thinking Written by expert storyteller, John Yeoman Perfect for children aged 8-12 Full Product DetailsAuthor: John Yeoman , Quentin BlakePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: Pavilion Children's Books Dimensions: Width: 21.50cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.510kg ISBN: 9781843652953ISBN 10: 1843652951 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 11 September 2014 Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe expressive cartoon ink-and-wash illustrations are characteristically endearing and work well with the text, which is a combination of deadpan humor and sheer ruthlessness. . . . The stories are engaging, told in the wry voice of traditional folktales. --<i>School Library Journal</i> The expressive cartoon ink-and-wash illustrations are characteristically endearing and work well with the text, which is a combination of deadpan humor and sheer ruthlessness. . . . The stories are engaging, told in the wry voice of traditional folktales. -- School Library Journal The expressive cartoon ink-and-wash illustrations are characteristically endearing and work well with the text, which is a combination of deadpan humor and sheer ruthlessness. . . . The stories are engaging, told in the wry voice of traditional folktales. School Library Journal Author InformationJohn Yeoman wrote his first children's book after leaving Cambridge University, where he read English. This began a collaboration with Quentin Blake which has continued for over forty years. John taught for twenty-eight years, before retiring to spend more time writing, reading and relaxing in France.Quentin Blake is one of today's most popular and best-loved children's illustrators. His books are loved by children all over the world. His titles include MR MAGNOLIA, MRS ARMITAGE and, of course, the many stories of Roald Dahl. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |