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That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown


Emily Brown

School year: Nursery, Reception

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No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

Great for age 0-8 years

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A stunning reissue of this classic picture book. When the Queen steals Emily Brown's favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson! Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.'Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.' - Financial TimesWritten by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley's Stick.http://www.neallayton.co.uk/

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Emily Brown .

This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.

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 in 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

Cressida Cowell would have loved to have had a dragon as a pet when she was a child. Cressida lives in London with her husband Simon ( who is not THAT Simon Cowell!) and her children, Maisie, Clementine and Alexander. Neal Layton was born in Chichester, West Sussex. Many of his ideas come he says from his childhood. In the past he has worked on a lettuce farm, in a chocolate factory, a teapot factory, a book shop and has delivered papers. He lives with his girlfriend who is also an artist.

 

This book is in the following series:

Emily Brown

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Booktrust Book Awards - Early Years - Baby
This book was recognised in the Early years - Baby category of the Booktrust Book Awards . The Book Trust Book Awards aim to unearth the very best childrens books the UK has to offer, and to honour authors and illustrators who continue Britains proud heritage of storytelling. Heritage catgeoires include: Blue Peter Book Awards, Booktrust Best New Illustrators Award, Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Booktrust Best Book Awards (with Amazon Kindle). Current categories include: Storytime Prize, Lifetime Achievement Aawrd, Children's Laureate.

Emily is a great character * motherandbaby.co.uk *

 

A great friendship story * londonmumsmagazine.com *

 

Leaves you with an instant feeling of justice and a job well done. This funny story with a strong moral message taps into a child's special bond with a toy * The Lady *

 

A must-read * School Librarian *

 

Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys * The Sunday Telegraph *

 

A very funny book about imagination and play * Waitrose Weekend *

 

Big. Witty. Wild. * Families Magazine *

 

Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year -- Jill Slotover * Financial Times *

 

Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood * The Guardian *

 

A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child * The Mail on Sunday *

 

A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations * Angels & Urchins *

 

Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun * Children's Books Ireland *

 

Both author and illustrator are highly acclaimed in their own right and together in this absolutelu exquisite picture they have surpassed even their own high expectations. Wonderfully imaginative with a subliminal message too that toddlers everywhere will thoroughly enjoy * Love Reading 4 Kids *

 

An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play * The Scotsman *

 

Cowell has written the picture book of the year * The Times *

 

A quirky and fantastical funny book * Carousel *

 

A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations * Lincolnshire Echo *

 

This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast * The Guardian *

 

Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year * FTMagazine *

 

. . . a touching story . . . * The Mail on Sunday *

 

A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations. * Angels and Urchins *

 

Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun. She creates a very real character in Emily Brown and her pet rabbit Stanley. Layton's illustration style perfectly accompanies the text...This book is energentic and fun. Highly recommended! * Children's Books Ireland *

 

Cowell has written the picture book of the year. * The Times *

 

Inspired partnership. * The Sunday Telegraph *

 

Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block. * Daily Mail *

 

A picture book that will be sought and loved . * The Independent *

 

Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year. * Financial Times *

 

A touching story that will engage any small child. * The Mail on Sunday *

 

Amazing adventures. * Guardian *

 

A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations. * Lincolnshire Echo *