A Heros Birthday
Published: 2013
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This book is part of a book series called Melrose And Croc .
This book has been graded for interest at 2-5 years.
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 HarperCollins Publishers .
Emma Chichester Clark studied at Chelsea School of Art and then the Royal College WHere she was taught by Quentin Blake. She won the Mother Goose Award in 1988 for Listen to This.
Animals in literature
Dogs in literature
Friendship in literature
Blue Peter Award: Best Picture Book
Christmas And Advent in literature
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Praise for `Melrose and Croc' (PB):
`Graceful illustrations, limited text and an important message make this a valuable addition to any busy toddler's library.' Babyexpert.com, Prima Baby online
'Full of bright detail, this is a picture book young readers could well dream about as being the next best thing to entering its pages.' The Independent
'Two irresistible new characters from the creator of the popular Blue Kangaroo series.' Winter edition, Primary Times
'A heart-warming tale of how friendships begin... This book is a wonderful tactile experience, from the shimmery glittery cover... to the gentle watercolours inside, which are printed on the creamiest of papers.' The Irish Times
'It delights children but adults will appreciate the period evocation of the festive-season cities and the off-season seaside.' The Sunday Times
'Incredibly touching story.' Primary Times
'Gorgeous Christmassy story about friendship.' Angels and Urchins
'You don't have to get too sentimental to find something special...The light in the illustrations makes this book all the more magical.' Junior
'A beautifully illustrated and heart-warming tale.' Family Interest Magazine
'This author/illustrator goes from strength to strength... Mouth-watering illustrations, ideal text, two mightily engaging characters - altogether the star on top of the tree.' Carousel
