Sixes and Sevens
No. of pages 32
Published: 2011
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This book is part of a book series called Picture Puffins .
This book has been graded for interest at 0-5 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 2011 by Andersen Press Ltd .
QUENTIN BLAKE is Britain's leading illustrator, and was chosen as the first Children's Laureate. John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960 with A Drink of Water, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books.
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This book is in the following series:
Picture Puffins
The "Picture Puffins" series is a collection of beautifully illustrated childrens picture books published by Puffin Books, a well-known imprint of Penguin Random House. This series is aimed primarily at children aged 3 to 7 years and encompasses a wide range of stories, including fairy tales, fables, original tales, and adaptations of classic literature. One of the standout features of the series is the vibrant and engaging illustrations that accompany the text. Many books in the series promote educational themes, such as friendship, kindness, sharing, and problem-solving. The narratives often carry moral lessons, making them suitable for both entertainment and educational purposes. The stories are typically written in simple, rhythmic language that is easy for children to understand and enjoyable to read aloud.
"This zany number book collaboration between Yeoman and Blake is tremendously successful. Verse and illustration complement each other with delicious absurdity." * Books for Keeps *
"Learning to count doesn't get more delightful than this. A witty, perfectly shaped building story with glorious illustrations." * LoveReading4Kids *
"A firm favourite... Problem solving for the pre-schooler and reception set, at it's best." * THEBOOKBAG *
"Wonderful flowing text, combined with lively and colourful pictures make this another sure-fire success from this inspired pairing." * Parents in Touch *
"An offbeat counting book with characteristic humour and inventiveness, which will be recited in homes all over the world" * Booktrust *
