Published: 2010
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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 2010 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Giles Andreae and Russel Ayto are a dream picture book team, with multiple awards between them including the Federation of Children's Book Award, the Gold Award for the Nestle Children's Book Prize and the Roald Dahl Funny Prize. Author: Simon Puttock wa born in New Zealand but now lives in Edinburgh. He is an established children's picture book writer and has worked with many publishers including Macmillan and OUP.
Stories: Russel Ayto
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Praise for The Cow That Laid an Egg, illustrated by Russell Ayto: 'The Cow That Laid an Egg... had me in stitches. More than just a silly story about a cow who thinks she,s laid an egg, there,s something deeper here about the idea of family, but it,s so integral to the story that you don,t feel as thought you,ve been hit over the head with the sledgehammer of worthiness., The Bookseller "A Charming, comical tale." Starred Editor's Choice Junior 'A wonderfully madcap story with wacky illustrations., Nursery World 'Children will love the sheer craziness of this story, and Russell Ayto,s spectacular illustrations are the perfect accompaniment., Alison Green (for Child Education) Praise for 'The Witch,s Children,, illustrated by Russell Ayto: 'This book has been wonderfully designed and the text is in perfect harmony with the incredible funny illustrations, Booktrust Best Books Guide