Clown

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He is also famous for illustrating books for other authors, including Joan Aiken, Michael Rosen and Russell Hoban. But he is most famous for the illustrations he did for Roald Dahl's books. Buy from our bookstore and 25% of the cover price will be given to a school of your choice to buy more books. *15% of eBooks. Home > Clown finds himself thrown head-first into a dustbin with an assortment of other discarded toys. Bravely he takes charge of his fate and goes off in search of help - and a new home. Winner of the 1996 Bologna Ragazzi Award. About This Edition ISBN:

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When a box of toys is thrown away, a determined clown sets out to find a new loving home for himself and his friends. Thoughtful editing, careful pacing and animated tones make this collection of 11 folktales a worthy addition to the genre. While each story has a cautionary tone, it is neatly balanced by Yeoman's Continue reading » He was born in 1932 and has been drawing ever since he can remember. His first drawing was published in Punch when he was only 16. He studied English at Downing College, Cambridge, and after that he did a postgraduate teaching diploma at the University of London. This was followed by a part-time course at Chelsea Art School. Although both author and illustrator have been honored in Britain for their work for children, this all-new collection is a long way from the best work of either. Rosen's (We're Going on a Bear Hunt) Continue reading »A delightful story of the frantic antics of a toy clown who finds himself thrown head-first into a dustbin with an assortment of other discarded toys Observer The truth is that once we weren't children anymore, we never did believe Grandpa's story, not really\x97as much as we might have wanted to.... We still loved listening to it, though. Christmas nights Continue reading » These four fetching farces chronicle various canine capers of this celebrated pet. The eccentric and delightfully dotty Mother Hubbard frets as her dog outsmarts and frazzles his poor mistress at Continue reading » Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children’s Laureate. In the 2013 New Year’s Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.

Quentin Blake’s Clown, review: Channel 4’s happy nostalgia Quentin Blake’s Clown, review: Channel 4’s happy nostalgia

This spring, two Roald Dahl classics reappear in collector's editions. In Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes, illus. in full color by Quentin Blake, originally published in 1982, the author puts his Continue reading » Blake uses a catchy, singsongy text and a spirited main character--a blond boy named Simpkin--to highlight common adjectives (``weak,'' ``strong,'' ``warm,'' etc.). Scrawled, uncomplicated ink Continue reading » This book contains recipes for delicacies mentioned in Roald Dahl's books, such as ""Wormy Spaghetti"" and ""Stink Bugs' Eggs,"" with graphics PW called ""deliciously playful."" Ages 8-up. Continue reading »Billy unexpectedly saves the Duke's diamonds from burglars in this funny tale. Ages 3-8. Continue reading » A lovely resource to find out all about Quentin Blake Perfect for introducing this artist and well known illustrator to your pupils. Fourteen old-fashioned animal tales, some of which previously appeared in the collection The Singing Tortoise, offer stories of mischief, just deserts, and happy endings—sometimes. There’s a natural Continue reading » She's biked (Mrs. Armitage on Wheels), she's surfed (Mrs. Armitage and the Big Wave) and this irrepressible heroine now climbs behind the wheel of a car-of sorts. When her Uncle Cosmo buys a Continue reading » Containing excerpts from earlier tributes to Dahl's work and wit, this is an eclectic and funny collection of tidbits by and about the late author. The kernel of the book is "Spotty Powder," a Continue reading »

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Heirs of Edward Lear and relatives of the Steigs, these well-matched wags marshal a menagerie of unfamiliar animals, from anaconda to zambra (``a bison of old Lithuania''). King-Smith's exuberant Continue reading »

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This little loveykins needs someone to look after him," announces Angela Bowling when she finds a baby bird on the ground after a windstorm. The delightfully daft woman takes splendid Continue reading » Quentin has received many awards for his books including the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Children's Book Award, the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award, the Bologna Regazzi Prize and the 2002 Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, which is the highest international recognition given to creators of children's books. Quentin Blake was awarded the O.B.E. in 1988, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. This position, which he held for two years, saw him undertaking lots of ambitious projects in his quest to spread the word about the exciting world of children's books. Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing -