In this delightful book we are introduced to Louie, a very endearing newt, and his even more endearing precious toy, Bloop. They have been on a trip to the supermarket to buy ingredients for their favourite cakes and it is only on the way home that Louie discovers that they have picked up the wrong shopping bag, and that his beloved Bloop has been left behind in the supermarket. Mike Bostock's charming story and beautiful illustrations must not be missed - a new departure with huge potential to become a star in the world of children's literature

 

There are 32 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 2002 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Mike Bostock is a highly respected illustrator with numerous awards to his name including a TES Junior Information Book Award, Friends of the Earth's Earthworm Award, and a Parent's Choice Illustration Award for his first picture book, Think of an Eel.