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Rex Wrecks It!


School year: Reception, Year 1, Year 2

No. of pages 40

Published: 2014

Great for age 2-8 years

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Look out! Here comes Rex! Children who love to construct and those who love to destroy will relate to this funny tale that builds to a smashing finale. In this funny story of four friends, Ben Clanton explores the challenges of friendship, the benefits of working together and the joys of destruction. Gizmo, Sprinkles and Wild are fed up. Every time they build something with their blocks, Rex wrecks it! Whether its an out-of-this-world rocket, a magical heart or the biggest, strongest, most awesomerific castle ever, Rex sends it crashing down with a Rawr! . Isnt there any way to make playtime fun for everyone?

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2014 by Walker Books Ltd .

Ben Clanton is the author-illustrator of a number of picture books. He describes himself as "a story-scribbler, picture-squiggler, book aficionado, child advocate, dragon-tamer (someday) and avid sock-wearer (especially of the striped variety)". He lives in Massachusetts, USA.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Kentucky Blue Grass Award - Preschool
This book was recognised in the Preschool category by the Kentucky Blue Grass Award.

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Grades Prek-1
This book was recognised in the Grades Prek-1 category of the Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award.

Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award
This book was recognised by the Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award.

A delirious roar . . . Original, perfectly paced, animatedly drawn and wonderfully lacking in any sort of improving message. A blast. Also (whisper it) a wily way to keep all wreckage imaginary. * Observer *