Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide
School year: Nursery, Reception
No. of pages 32
Published: 2010
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Oliver .
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 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .
Since then, she's twice been selected for the Cheltenham Illustration Awards, where her work has been exhibited alongside such artists as Shaun Tan. 'Lively Elizabeth,' by Mara Bergman, is her first book. She very much hopes it'll be the first of many! Nick Maland is an award-winning illustrator. His book Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide won the Booktrust Early Years Award. nickmaland. co. uk
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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.
Beautifully crafted from the first to the last page...a charming and captivating bedtime read * INIS (Ireland) *
Lovely to look at, the book reads well aloud and will be listened to attentively * School Librarian *
Has all the elements one could hope for; tension, suspense, resolution. Beautiful to look at, the bold yet intricate artwork perfectly complements the buoyant, flexible verse * Carousel *
Imagination is at the heart of this great story...a complete gem * Child Care *
"A picture book that will no doubt be revisited many times by any child lucky enough to get it." * Bookseller *
Beautifully illustrated, this is a fantastic journey of the imagination - and a perfect bedtime read * Maternity & Infant *
Small children will relish such wild journeys by someone the same age as themselves. * Independent *
Beautifully illustrated, this is a fantastic journey of the imagination - and a perfect bedtime read. * Maternity & Infant *
An exciting read, would last a long time on our bookshelf. * Child Education *
Beautiful to look at, the bold yet intricate artwork perfectly complements the bouyant, flexible verse. * Carousel *
Charming bath time fantasy... executed with freshness and vigour. * Books For Keeps *
Beautifully crafted from the first to the last page. * INIS *
A great book to read with children. * Baby London *
