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The Strongest Boy in the World


No. of pages 32

Published: 2015

Great for age 3-8 years

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New in paperback. Kaito is stronger than all the other boys in his village. Because no one can beat him at wrestling, he sets off to the city to compete in the world-famous Sumo wrestling tournament. But on the way he meets a girl called Hana, who is even stronger. Hana offers to train Kaito with amazing results.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 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 Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

JESSICA SOUHAMI studied textile design at the Central School of Art and Design. In 1980 she formed Mme Souhami and Co, a travelling puppet company using colourful shadow puppets with a musical accompaniment and a storyteller.

 

  • `This is a beautiful retelling of an old tale, enriched by action-packed illustrations that capture the humour and bring the story and characters to life.'

 

`A witty story that challenges gender stereotyping.'

 

`Jessica Souhami's brilliant paper illustrations are bright and bold, and have surprisingly dynamic movement to themEURO| A great addition to the bookshelf, and will widen the cultural horizons of young readers.'

 

Jessica Souhami has created a competition for the Children's Bookshow in association with the Independent - to be published on the education page in September.

`Jessica Souhami's brilliant paper illustrations are bright and bold, and have surprisingly dynamic movement to them... A great addition to the bookshelf, and will widen the cultural horizons of young readers.'

`A witty story that challenges gender stereotyping.'

  • `This is a beautiful retelling of an old tale, enriched by action-packed illustrations that capture the humour and bring the story and characters to life.'