Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children s illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment for nonsense-lovers of all ages. His unique style of drawing brings a new perspective to every poem. Classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear are combined with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban. With fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, including Distracting Creatures, Sticky Ends, I Wish I...
Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children s illustrators. In this brilli...
From Quentins very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There's inspiration and exuberance, wit and wonder, joy and jollity to be found within these pages.
From Quentins very first picture book to his most recent adventures, this collection spans and celebrates his astonishing career. There's inspiration ...
Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks - Angelo can even dance on a rope So when he meets Angelina, who is sad and lonely and trapped in her mean uncle's house, Angelo knows just how to help.
Angelo and his family travel round the country playing music, singing songs and performing marvellous balancing tricks - Angelo can even dance on a ro...
Snuff cant wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just doesnt always get things right. But when the bootmaker is raided by thieves, Snuff might just have an idea of how to save the day.
Snuff cant wait to be a knight and have lots of adventures, but Sir Thomas Magpie despairs of him - Snuff just doesnt always get things right. But whe...
Quentin Blake's hilarious illustrations coupled with a rhyming alphabet makes ABC as easy as 1, 2, 3 " 'A is for Apples, some green and some red" "B is for Breakfast we're having in bed.'" With a simple rhyming text and characteristically brilliant illustrations from Quentin Blake, this wonderful ABC is an absolute must for young children just getting to grips with their alphabet.
Quentin Blake's hilarious illustrations coupled with a rhyming alphabet makes ABC as easy as 1, 2, 3 " 'A is for Apples, some green and some r...
A beautiful new reissue of one of Quentin Blake's first picture books with stunning illustrations that will whisk children away on an adventure far from home
Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell adventures offar away, but have never experienced anyfirsthand.One day, asthey are walking on the cliffs, it starts to rain andJackopens his umbrella. But then thewind picks up andsuddenly they are blown away to an exotic island. They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot, but there are no sign of any ships to help them go back. How on earth will they get home?"
A beautiful new reissue of one of Quentin Blake's first picture books with stunning illustrations that will whisk children away on an adventure ...
Traditional nursery rhymesare brought to lifein this fabulous collectionby Quentin Blake
In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Come and join him and meet the fabulous Handy spandy (Jack a Dandy), Jack Sprat, Gregory Griggs (with27 wigs), Terence McDiddler the three-stringer fiddler, and many, many more. With16 catchy rhymes to chant aloud, this edition is one to treasure."
Traditional nursery rhymesare brought to lifein this fabulous collectionby Quentin Blake
In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quen...
Chosen as one of the top10 Greenaway Medal winners of all time, this isa classic, exuberant, rhyming picture book from the much-loved Quentin Blake"Mr. Magnolia has only one boot. ""He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot""And two lovely sisters who play on the flute""But Mr. Magnolia has only one boot." In this wittily rhyming picture book, Mr. Magnolia has a full and happy life except for one serious omissiona boot. But one day, he receives a mysterious parcel, and at last Mr. Magnolia can splash in the puddles with everyone else."
Chosen as one of the top10 Greenaway Medal winners of all time, this isa classic, exuberant, rhyming picture book from the much-loved Quentin Blake"Mr...
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore And you'll never guess what's in them. Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore And you'll never guess what's in them. Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickl...
