<p>Praise for ‘Melrose and Croc’:</p>
<p>'Full of bright detail, this is a picture book young readers could well dream about as being the next best thing to entering its pages.' The Independent</p>
<p>'Two irresistible new characters from the creator of the popular Blue Kangaroo series.' Winter edition, Primary Times</p>
<p>'A heart-warming tale of how friendships begin… This book is a wonderful tactile experience, from the shimmery glittery cover… to the gentle watercolours inside, which are printed on the creamiest of papers.' The Irish Times</p>
<p>'It delights children but adults will appreciate the period evocation of the festive-season cities and the off-season seaside.' The Sunday Times</p>
<p>'Incredibly touching story.' Primary Times</p>
<p>'Gorgeous Christmassy story about friendship.' Angels and Urchins</p>
<p>'You don't have to get too sentimental to find something special…The light in the illustrations makes this book all the more magical.' Junior</p>
<p>'A beautifully illustrated and heart-warming tale.' Family Interest Magazine</p>
<p>'This author/illustrator goes from strength to strength… Mouth-watering illustrations, ideal text, two mightily engaging characters – altogether the star on top of the tree.' Carousel</p>

Join best friends Melrose and Croc for a day of sunshine and laughter beside the sea! This glowing picture book from the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series is perfect for sharing with little children making friends. Little Green Croc is in a snappy mood, but Melrose knows that a guessing game and a trip to the seaside will soon have his favourite friend smiling again. This charming picture book is full of sunshine, brightly capturing the warmth of true friendship. Wonderfully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, it’s a perfect addition to the Melrose and Croc series.
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Join best friends Melrose and Croc for a day of sunshine and laughter beside the sea! This glowing picture book from the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series is perfect for sharing with little children making friends.
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• Emma Chichester Clark is one of the best-loved children’s book illustrators in the UK, best known for her outstanding Blue Kangaroo series. • Emma’s titles have sold over 56,000 units (Bookscan). • Emma won the Mother Goose Award in 1988 and ‘I Love You, Blue Kangaroo’ was short listed for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. • Beside the Sea is an adorable book that perfectly captures the importance of friendship for children starting to socialise and make friends. • Combining wonderfully fresh and bright illustrations with charming stories, the Melrose and Croc growing series is guaranteed to delight grandparents, parents and children alike.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780007182442
Publisert
2007-04-02
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins
Vekt
160 gr
Høyde
238 mm
Bredde
238 mm
Dybde
2 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
J, 02
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
32

Om bidragsyterne

Emma studied art at the Royal College of Art . She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books.