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.
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 simpl...
The bear's plans go awry in this welcome paperback reissue ofQuentin Blake'sfirst full-color picturebook, perfect for talking about sharing and the seasonsThe bear is behaving very strangely indeed: collecting moss, logs, and branches to build a winter house. The other animals think this is silly, and laugh at him, but when winter comes, bear is cozy in his house while the other animals suffer in the cold. Being a very kind bear, he invites the others in; but unfortunately for the bear, they are too excited to sleepit seems he will get no rest at all this winter. But when spring arrives, he...
The bear's plans go awry in this welcome paperback reissue ofQuentin Blake'sfirst full-color picturebook, perfect for talking about sharing and the se...
Back in print, an exuberant and funny Yeoman-Blake story in which hundreds of mice trick a grumpy miller The grumpy miller is having mouse trouble, so he buys himself a large tabby cat. Fortunately for the mice, the cat is too unfit to catch even a single mouse. But when the miller loses his temper and threatens to drown the poor tabby, the mice decide they must intervene, as they have grown surprisingly fond of him.
Back in print, an exuberant and funny Yeoman-Blake story in which hundreds of mice trick a grumpy miller The grumpy miller is having mouse trouble,...
A lively and fun cumulative tale about the joy of dancing, illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake
Rumbelow is off to visit his grandparents, and as he sets off he feels so happy he starts to dance. Soon all the many different characters that he meets join in with his infectious dancing to his grandparents' home.
A lively and fun cumulative tale about the joy of dancing, illustrated by the inimitable Quentin Blake
Twins Vicky and Bertie buy a horse at an auction, but this is no ordinary horse, this is a Young Performing Horse. He learns his sums at school with them and even performs alongside them in London when they set off to make their fortune on the stage. Is there no end to the Young Performing Horse's talents?
Twins Vicky and Bertie buy a horse at an auction, but this is no ordinary horse, this is a Young Performing Horse. He learns his sums at school with t...
About a boy who sprouts antlers and the power of self-belief, this classic tale by John Yeoman, illustrated by Quentin Blake, is as charming and relevant today as it was fifty years ago.
About a boy who sprouts antlers and the power of self-belief, this classic tale by John Yeoman, illustrated by Quentin Blake, is as charming and relev...
