Where the Bugaboo Lives
No. of pages 56
Published: 2016
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.
There are 56 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 2016 by Walker Books Ltd .
Sean Taylor is also the author of Boing! published by Walker books and enjoys writing poetry. He spends his time between London and Brasil. Neal Layton was born in Chichester, West Sussex. Many of his ideas come he says from his childhood. In the past he has worked on a lettuce farm, in a chocolate factory, a teapot factory, a book shop and has delivered papers. He lives with his girlfriend who is also an artist.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Hampshire Book Award
The Hampshire Book Award is an annual literary award that celebrates outstanding children's and young adult literature. Established to promote reading among young people in Hampshire, England, the award aims to encourage a love of books and highlight the importance of literature in education and personal development. The award primarily focuses on young readers aged 11 to 16 years. It aims to engage this age group by recognizing books that resonate with their experiences, interests, and concerns. A panel of judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominated books. Young readers in participating schools and libraries are invited to read the nominated books and vote for their favourites.
Sean Taylor, author of the glorious Hoot Owl, revels in his dry, deadpan humour and the illustrations are packed with detail. A lovely book with a long lifespan as there are many combinations of plotline to explore. * The Daily Mail *
Brilliantly conceived, this hugely attractive picture book is also a sophisticated `chose your own adventure' [...] Whatever choice you make there is lots of excitement along the way in this witty adventure that makes reading words and pictures equally important. -- Julia Ecceshare * Love Reading 4 Kids *
Ingeniously interactive and perfect for reading over and over again, children will love being in control of how the plot unfolds and discovering new settings and characters every time they open the book [...] An inventive and imaginative book packed with surprises... * Lancashire Evening Post *
The pages are full of colour and the concept of decision-making will keep children aged five or so interested until till the last page. What a good idea. * Newbury Weekly News *
The big, brilliant format will delight youngsters and their nostalgic parents in this choose your own adventure style story [...] The monsters are mad, the illustrations are fantastic and the book will be browsed again and again to find out which twists and turns can be taken next. Great fun indeed! * Books for Keeps *
