The Wild Washerwomen

Author:   John Yeoman ,  Quentin Blake
Publisher:   Andersen Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781842709146


Pages:   32
Publication Date:   02 April 2009
Recommended Age:   From 0 to 5 years
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Wild Washerwomen


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Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!' Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. They had far too much washing to do and the owner of the laundry, Mr Balthazar Tight, was simply dreadful! So they decide to go on strike. They are so happy with their newfound freedom that it seems nobody can control them. Until along come seven woodcutters, eager to teach them a lesson. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...

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Author:   John Yeoman ,  Quentin Blake
Publisher:   Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint:   Andersen Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 27.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.165kg
ISBN:  

9781842709146


ISBN 10:   1842709143
Pages:   32
Publication Date:   02 April 2009
Recommended Age:   From 0 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Preschool (0-5)
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment. Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf. Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this. Blackbird Pie A riot of a book. Cork Evening Echo


A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment. * Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian * A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf. * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids * This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this. * Blackbird Pie * A riot of a book. * Cork Evening Echo *


"""A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment."" * Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian * ""A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf."" * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids * ""This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this."" * Blackbird Pie * ""A riot of a book."" * Cork Evening Echo *"


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Born in 1932, Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember and has always made his living as an illustrator. He has also taught, and for ten years was Head of the Illustration department at the Royal College of Art. Quentin Blake is Britain's leading illustrator, and was chosen as the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He was made a CBE in 2005.

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