To an imaginative toddler like Bertie a cardboard box spells adventure. So, dressed in his rabbit suit, clutching his toy rabbit Small, Bertie climbs into his box, only now its a ship, sailing across a stormy sea. They face crocodiles and sea-snakes, but, bravely assisted by Dad, they survive.

 

There are 24 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 1999 by Walker Books Ltd .

Alan Durant is the author of over 40 books for children of all ages. He lives in Surrey. Vanessa Cabban has an MA in illustration from the Royal College of Art. She lives in Northumberland.