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Sam Usher (Author, Illustrator)Sam graduated from the University of West England and his debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. Also a talented pianist, when he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you'll find him perfecting a fiendishly difficult piece of Chopin. He is also creator of the bestselling seasonal series about a boy and his grandfather.
Full of warmth, fun, and invention, this adventure celebrates creativity, determination, and the delightful bond between a boy and his grandad. It's perfect to read and share with 2-7-year-olds. Highly recommended.
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The third title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.
Boy has the most wonderful dessert-filled dream so he and Grandad decide to have ice cream for breakfast. Having cycled up a few hills, disaster strikes when they discover all the ice cream has sold out!. Boy and Grandad soon concoct a plan, but it involves creating a new and faster form of transport...
In this exciting new story, Whoosh! sees Boy and Grandad use their imagination and resourcefulness to create a flying balloon-powered bike. They whoosh all the way to ice cream mountain encountering obstacles along the way such as a sprinkle storm. Guaranteed to increase ice cream sales, this is a delightful family read exploring creativity and perseverance, all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.
The third title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad.
Boy has the most wonderful dessert-filled dream so he and Grandad decide to have ice cream for breakfast.
Product details
Biographical note
Sam Usher (Author, Illustrator)Sam graduated from the University of West England and his debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolour. Also a talented pianist, when he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you'll find him perfecting a fiendishly difficult piece of Chopin. He is also creator of the bestselling seasonal series about a boy and his grandfather.