The Tickle Ghost
No. of pages 32
Published: 2013
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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 2013 by Andersen Press Ltd .
David McKee's first book was published in 1964. His books are now published in many languages throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. He is one of the leading contemporary children's book creators. Brett McKee is David's son and lives in Oxfordshire. He has two sons, and is interested in classic cars and guitars. David McKee is also the creator of both Mr Benn, which was voted 6th of the Top 100 Children's Programmes on TV, and King Rollo.
"The illustrations have a simplicity that makes them accessible to all yet with plenty of amusing touches that extends the life of the story beyond just a read or two." * The Bookbag *
"Colourfully and wittily presented by the McKee father and son devisers of this delightful excursion into the brighter side of family life." * The School Librarian *
"Understated and gentle...this would make a fun regular bedtime read" * Armadillo Magazine *
"David McKee has created some of the most loved characters in contemporary children's books. Here the large blocks of bold colour and pleasantly chubby people are vintage McKee." * Books For Keeps *
"A cosy story to allay children's fear of ghosts and things that lurk under the bed." * Red House Children's Book Award, Pick of the Year *
