Books by Anthony Browne

Book SynopsisBear was walking in the forest. Suddenly What happens next? Winners of the children's competition featured in The Sun decideChildren's Laureate, Anthony Browne, has collaborated with budding author-illustrators, aged 8 and under, to create an exciting and unique picture book combining Anthony's character the bear with the magic pencil with art and stories from the winning entries.Wherever Bear goes he takes his magic pencil with him. If ever he has a problem he just draws his way out of trouble whatever he draws becomes real . . .Anthony Browne started the story of a bear with a magic pencil, and children aged eight and under were invited to join in and complete the story.Working with The Sun team, Anthony has selected the best ideas, and used them to create the rest of the story. The result is this fabulous picture book!

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Book SynopsisA first book about feelings, for very young children.How do you feel? Sometimes you feel happy, sometimes sad. Sometimes you even feel surprised. Supreme artist and Children''s Laureate Anthony Browne brings all his understanding and skill to bear in this exploration of emotion for very young children. This book will reassure and help them understand how they feel, using simple words and pictures. Every parent can feel confident that this is the perfect book.

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Book SynopsisA magical celebration of stories and the imagination from the multiple award-winning Anthony Browne. Where will Willy''s imagination take him next?From one of the most celebrated author-illustrators working today, Anthony Browne, comes a fantastical celebration of stories and the imagination. Once a week, Willy walks through an ordinary-looking set of doors and straight into an adventure an adventure inspired by a beloved classic of children''s literature, from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to The Wind in the Willows. Where will those doors take him today: to a mysterious desert island with footprints in the sand; down a deep, dark rabbit hole full of curious objects; or perhaps on board a pirate ship, face to face with Captain Hook? Wherever he ends up, Willy's journeys begin when he walks through those inviting doors...Trade ReviewA magical celebration of stories and the imagination from the multiple award-winning Anthony Browne. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 30th birthday of this classic story about a gentle chimp fed up of being bullied.Willy wouldn't hurt a fly he even apologizes when someone hits him. The suburban gorillas call him Willy the Wimp. Then, one day, Willy answers a body-building advert ... with hilarious results! Celebrate 30 years of the classic picture book in this special anniversary edition by multiple-award-winner Anthony Browne.Trade ReviewAnthony Browne is just so clever! I loved this book when I shared it with my own children and on re-reading, it has not lost an iota of its appeal. Adults will love the subtle humour in the pictures and text and children will come to appreciate the book more and more on each re-reading. The hilarious story subtly conveys an important message about looking beyond appearances and standing up to bullies. * Parents in Touch *Still looking good on the 30th anniversary of its publication, Willy The Wimp provides both an entertaining read and a lesson in life for younger children. * The Book Bag *

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Book SynopsisA new edition of the master illustrator''s story of a show-off getting his come-uppance.Jeremy, it seems, has everything: a new bicycle, a pirate outfit, an enormous bag of lollipops. But he won''t share anything with Sam. Could it be, though, that Sam has something far more valuable? This stunning book is filled with visual jokes and a message to inspire.Trade ReviewFull of humour and energy. * Waterstone's Guide to Books for Young Dyslexic Readers *Much to laugh at and pore over. * Yorkshire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisWilly hasn''t got any friends and no-one ever lets him join in with their games. He is lonely . . . until the day he bumps into Hugh Jape in the park.Willy and Hugh are very different but they make a great team!Trade ReviewAnthony Browne is one of the most talented artists working in children's books today and it's always exciting to see a new book by him. It is even more exciting when the book in question is about the marvellous character Willy * Parents Magazine *No one who knows Anthony Browne's work will be surprised to learn that the illustrations are quite wonderful * Daily Telegraph *Anthony Browne's stunning and masterful drawings, combined with a bizarre sense of humour, make Willy's exploits increasingly compulsive * Daily Mail *Hurrah! we all say. Willy is back to delight us * Books for Keeps *Browne is one of those acclaimed picture book authors who never disappoints * Sunday Tribune *

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Book SynopsisA new edition of master illustrator Anthony Browne''s first book, full of visual surprises.Toby is fed up. Fed up with books, fed up with toys, fed up with everything. But when he walks through the magic mirror, things are amazingly different. Toby can hardly believe his eyes! Anthony Browne''s first book is full of the surreal details and visual humour that have made him one of the world''s most popular and acclaimed picture book artists.Trade ReviewThe more you stare at these astonishing images, the more there is to amaze and amuse. * The Northern Echo *If you missed this the first time round, you must pick up a copy for your child - or yourself - now.... superbly funny and surreal. * Liverpool Echo *…highlights the illustrative talent of the current Children’s Laureate and is a real treat for young readers * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming tale of friendship from supreme artist, Anthony Browne.One day Smudge and Charles (two very different children) take walks to the park with their dogs, Albert and Victoria. The dogs race off and chase each other around the park, while Smudge and Charles become the best of friends. First published in 1977, this tale of friendship which is one of the first books by internationally acclaimed picture book creator, Anthony Browne is available again in paperback.Trade ReviewThe social advantages of being a dog-owner are evident in Anthony Browne's A Walk in the Park -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisA retelling of this famous, dark fairytale from award-winning author-illustrator Anthony Browne.Hansel and Gretel is perhaps the darkest and greatest of the fairytales from the Brothers Grimm. This extraordinary book brings the classic childhood tale to a new generation courtesy of one of the world''s greatest picture book artists, Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Anthony Browne.Trade Reviewrich and alliterative * Springboard Stories *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for Father''s Day He''s all right, my dad. He''s as strong as a gorilla and as happy as a hippopotamus. He''s a great dancer, a brilliant singer,he''s fantastic at football and he makes me laugh. A lot. But that''s not all that''s great about my dad . . . A warm, hilarious, witty and very personal tribute to Dad (and to dads everywhere) by the ever-brilliant and inventive Anthony Browne.Trade ReviewGenius * Guardian *The pictures are extraordinary and unforgettable and celebrate dads in a way few books do * Independent *Anthony Browne is one of the most talented artists working in children's books today * Parents Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''I was a little boy and I didn''t know what to expect. It was my mother''s idea - that year for her birthday she wanted us all to go somewhere different. It turned out to be a day that changed my life forever.''A family reluctantly visits an art gallery but one by one each member is energized by a different picture in the gallery and transported into the imaginative and colourful world of art.Trade ReviewThe paperback version of what has been hailed as Browne's best work has finally arrived! * The Good Book Guide *Packed full of interesting detail and visual jokes, one look is never enough, and children will want to return to the book many times * Early Years Educator *

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Book SynopsisWho better than Anthony Browne and one of his most personable chimps to celebrate all the fun to be found in the world of books?Do you like books? Funny books or fairy tales? Scary books or song books? Books about dinosaurs or pirates or ABCs? This simple, inviting ode to the pleasures of reading stars an obliging chimp sampling books of all sizes and shapes, vividly and humorously rendered in Anthony Browne''s crisp, polished style.Trade ReviewBright colours and bold simple designs make it all accessible to the smallest child. * The Junior Bookshelf *It's funny, unusual and brimming with enthusiasm. * Practical Parenting *

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Book SynopsisA stunning Willy book with spectacular, surreal paintings by one of the most acclaimed of all picture book artists.Willy loves to dream. He dreams that he's a film star, a sumo wrestler, a ballet dancer, a painter, an explorer, a famous writer, a scuba diver Sometimes he dreams that he can't run but he can fly. He dreams he's a giant or he's tiny, a beggar or a king, in a strange landscape or all at sea. He dreams of fierce monsters and super heroes, of the past and, sometimes, the future. Willy's dreamland is a gallery of amazing and magical pictures, each one magnificently executed and packed with bananas and slyly surreal details that cannot fail to intrigue and delight. The pictures pay homage to famous paintings by the likes of Dali, Magritte and Henri Rousseau, as well as film and book characters and much more.Trade Review"* "Quite remarkable. A work of art in itself, this book will entertain and fascinate a wide age-range as well as the adults who read it." The Good Book Guide"

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister''s fears. When he doesn''t return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...Trade ReviewBrowne’s softly illustrated and reassuringly lilting narratives certainly suit small children, but his books’ life themes are relevant to all. * Time Out *

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Book SynopsisDo you like books? Funny books or fairy tales? Scary books or song books? Books about dinosaurs or pirates or ABCs?This simple, inviting ode to the pleasures of reading stars an obliging chimp sampling books of all sizes and shapes, vividly and humorously rendered in Anthony Browne''s crisp, polished style.Trade ReviewBright colours and bold simple designs make it all accessible to the smallest child. * The Junior Bookshelf *It's funny, unusual and brimming with enthusiasm. * Practical Parenting *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the power of the imagination with this inspiring picture book, a collaboration between the multi-award winning former Children''s Laureate Anthony Browne and the Danish illustrator Hanne Bartholin.Celebrate the power of the imagination with this inspiring picture book, a collaboration between the multi-award winning former Children''s Laureate Anthony Browne and the Danish illustrator Hanne Bartholin. Frida and Bear both love to draw but what? First Frida draws a shape, then Bear turns it into a picture. Then Bear draws a shape for Frida as the shape game begins again. Anthony Browne and Hanne Bartholin will inspire creativity in this imaginative picture book that invites the reader to join in and play the shape game too.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio

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Book SynopsisMy brother is really COOL. He''s a SUPER skateboarder and he''s got MASSIVE muscles. He can run so FAST that . . . he can FLY! Yes, my brother is really COOL. A humorous, affectionate tribute to brothers, perfect for adults and children everywhere. A brilliant follow-up to the best-selling My Dad and My Mum!Trade ReviewA sweet ode to boyhood that demonstrates the high esteem in which surprising qualities - such as whistling - can be regarded in a young child's mind * Junior *Browne has woven in lots of details for the observant child to discover. Whimsical cartoon characters are sketched in coloured pencil on lined notepaper and you get the feeling a child played a part in the making of this book -- Sorcha Corcoran * Irish Independent *As we have come to expect from Anthony Browne, this picture book is full of wonderful illustrations and imaginative text. It is a great book for discussing a child's place in the family and things they like about each other and would be useful resource for introducing a topic on the family and ourselves. A brilliant book for brothers to share -- Nikki Gamble * writeaway.org.uk *Quiet brilliance * Parenting *

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park(winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio

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Book Synopsis If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Anthony Browne is back with a brilliantly funny story with a moral message at its heart.Lambert, Hilda and Ros are bored on the sofa, watching tv and a little bit grumbly. . . However after a surreal turn of events, the three friends are visited by a mysterious blue fairy who gives them more than they bargained for. Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true...The Three Wishes is a hilarious twist on a tale that focuses on the importance of being content and present in the moment.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of grandads everywhere!Grandads all different and all a little bit the same We love our grandads and they love us!Award-winning author and illustrator and former Children''s Laureate Anthony Browne shares a warm look at the relationship between grandad and grandchild.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of grandads everywhere!My Grandad looks quite old, with lots of wrinkles on his face a bit like a dinosaur... I LOVE DINOSAURS! Grandads all different and all a little bit the same We love our grandads and they love us!Award-winning author and illustrator and former Children's Laureate Anthony Browne shares a warm look at the relationship between grandad and grandchild.

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.Trade ReviewEach spread is a perfectly conceived whole, each picture demanding endless scrutiny . . . Original, unexpected, funny and typically Browne -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *The pictures are a delight, an easy fusion of the ordinary with the surreal, painted with clear-eyed detail. Very witty, very true. Small children will love Mum, and so will parents -- Sally Williams * Independent *It is full of caprice and oddity and wit -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *A minimal text and simple, bold, and colourful pictures puts mothers all over the world on the pedestal that they surely deserve to be on * Through the Looking Glass *A joy of a book, a celebration of mums everywhere * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne's world-renowned artwork is full of expressive gorillas, vibrant colours and numerous nods to Magritte and other artists, while being uniquely Browne's own style.Trade ReviewHighly original talent . . . Browne's picures of the city streets and the park are a joy to look at . . . Anthony Browne first editions are likely to become collector's items * Daily Telegraph *An instant classic * Financial Times *The haunting Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne turns a simple tale and a visually stunning series of surreal pictures . . . into a many-layered odyssey . . . this book will last a long time * The Times *A genuinely thought-provoking read, and, as usual with Anthony Browne's work, the illustrations, with their surreal references draw the reader in * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisWilly the chimp loves football and dreams of being a star player. But he doesn''t have any boots so he''s never been picked for the team. Then, one evening, Willy meets a mysterious stranger and his luck begins to change . . .

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.Trade ReviewAnthony Browne . . . Sublime master of the visual pun * Independent on Sunday *For sheer illustrative wit, Anthony Browne is unsurpassed * The Times *There is someone in every class who will identify with Eric * Child Education *

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Book SynopsisAnthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.Trade ReviewWonderful * Sunday Telegraph *Browne creates an understanding for the creature's emotions. Without spectacular cinematic effects, the themes of the story are much more apparent * TES *A stunningly illustrated picture book that is just right for secondary school ages . . . With wit and verve in the artwork this is a winner * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThree bears decide to go out for a walk in the park while their porridge cools. Meanwhile a little girl has lost her mum and lost her way and is walking the streets alone, until she happens upon a house... The bears arrive home and discover several things are amiss... What will they find upstairs?Trade ReviewGoldilocks may be familiar, but Anthony Browne, the children's laureate, has made the story new in Me and You adding rich interpretation in text and pictures * The Sunday Times *The differing styles of illustration implicitly raise issues of who belongs where and the tale as a whole asks many questions about right and wrong -- Helen Ward * TES *As always Anthony's illustrations are mesmerising -- Natasha Harding * The Sun *Alongside the re-telling of a fairytale is a completely different, quite modern story. Anthony Browne's words present one and his pictures the other until, as the book nears its end, the two come together . . . There are so many layers in this story that it will entrance young readers time after time * The Scotsman *Anthony Browne has an extraordinary knack of turning a story into so much more . . . Once again, the author extends the boundaries of the picture book with this rich and thought-provoking story -- Anne Faundez * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisMy dad can wrestle with giants, eat like a horse, swim like a fish . . . Can yours? A brilliant, humorous look at fatherhood from a child''s point of view, from this multi-award-winning author/illustrator.Trade ReviewInspired when he one day found his father’s old dressing gown and felt instantly close to him, Browne wrote this lovingly illustrated tribute to a child’s pride in his father. It instantly appeals: most children see their parents as superheroes even when their feats of heroism are simple everyday tasks * Junior *This is a perfect title for children to share with their dads. With a very minimal text and wonderful full page illustrations, this is a title that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages * Through the Looking Glass *The pictures are extraordinary and unforgettable and celebrate dads in a way few books do * Independent *For sheer illustrative wit, Anthony Browne is unsurpassed * The Times *Delightfully simple but visually impish * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisShe''s nice, my mum . . . My mum''s a fantastic cook, and a brilliant juggler. She''s a great painter, and the strongest woman in the world! She''s really nice, my mum. A warm, funny tribute to Mum (and to mums everywhere) by the brilliant author/illustrator Anthony Browne.Trade ReviewEach spread is a perfectly conceived whole, each picture demanding endless scrutiny . . . Original, unexpected, funny and typically Browne -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *The pictures are a delight, an easy function of the ordinary with the surreal, painted with clear-eyed detail. Very witty, very true. Small children will love Mum and so will parents -- Sally Williams * Independent *It is full of caprice and oddity and wit -- Kate Kellaway * Observer *This book will find ready readers in Browne's many fans who will enjoy inter-textual fun in recognition of his trademark images * Inis *A joy of a book, a celebration of mum's everywhere * Carousel *

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Book SynopsisJoe is nervous about his first big party, and as Mum walks him along the darkening street to his friend's house, his imagination starts to run wild. They search for the right place, looking through the windows, wondering What if...? while making surprising discoveries along the way.Trade ReviewFormer Children's Laureate Browne consistently produces visually stunning and emotionally subtle books, and this is no exception...Tender, funny, reassuring and highly original, this is a book to share and cherish. Browne is, quite simply, a genius * Daily Mail *Anthony Browne is the master of reassuring picturebooks about anxiety -- Nicolette Jones * Children's Book of the Week, The Sunday Times *It's a lovely read, especially if you have a young child who tends to worry about things that he or she has never experienced before. It's a very visual book with ... lots of illustrations teeming with details to discover with your child. * Madhouse Family Reviews blog *Skilfully written and illustrated ... Very reassuring and superbly told, this story leaves you wanting more - maybe for first visits to the dentist, first day at school, swimming lessons and so on. * Early Years Educator *A new Anthony Browne book is always a treat. Browne is the sort of author-illustrator who knows exactly how to describe the feelings a child goes through in ordinary everyday life, then picture them allegorically in ways that children just "get"... A fantastic romp...This is a truly special book * Read it, Daddy blog *

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Book SynopsisWhen their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can't find him anywhere. But then there's a rustling from the woods maybe someone else can help her find him?A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master Anthony Browne.Trade ReviewCy and Poppy's dog Goldie has gone missing and to take their minds off the loss, they head to the lonesome, tangled woods to play hide-and-seek. There they find all kinds of things - a crocodile, a duck, an armchair and maybe a monster in this lovingly detailed story. * The Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisShe''s lovely, our girl!A joyful and empowering celebration of daughters, granddaughters, sisters and girl-children everywhere - showing all the many things that girls can be. A brand-new picture book from award-winning and best-loved creator, Anthony Browne.

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Book SynopsisThe inimitable Anthony Brown and co-creator Hanne Bartholin invite young artists to play the shape game—and get creative.Frida and Bear love to draw. But what should they draw? First Frida draws a shape and gives it to Bear. “Try to turn this shape into something,” she says. Bear looks at the shape and adds a bit more, and now it’s a puppy! Then it’s Frida’s turn, and before they know it, they’ve drawn a big fish and a funny pig, a monkey from a scrap of wrapping paper, and a butterfly out of a twig. A simple idea spurs endless possibilities in a new winner from Anthony Browne and Hanne Bartholin.

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Book SynopsisAn atmospheric exploration of childhood worries and how to overcome them, by the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Medal Winner.Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries about hats and shoes. He worries about clouds and rain and giant birds. Most of all he worries about staying at other people''s houses. His mum and dad try to help, but still Billy worries ... until a visit to his grandma''s shows him how to overcome his fears with the aid of his imagination and some tiny worry dolls.

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Book SynopsisA stunning new edition of one of Anthony Browne''s best-loved picture book stories.Mr Piggott and his two sons behave like pigs to poor Mrs Piggott until, finally, she walks out. Left to fend for themselves, the male Piggotts undergo some curious changes!Trade ReviewFunny yet thought-provoking. * Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisA new edition of an outstanding picture book by one of the most popular of all contemporary author/illustrators.On Thursday morning at a quarter past ten, Joseph Kaye notices something odd about the kettle... Thus begins a remarkable day for Joseph, a day in which everything seems to change in the most peculiar of ways. The washbasin grows feet, the armchair becomes a gorilla, his bicycle wheel turns into an apple ... Joseph''s father had said when he''d left that morning that everything was going to change. But what had he meant? The book explores the boy''s state of mind as he prepares for the return of his parents with his new baby sister.Trade ReviewBrowne's meticulously unpredictable illustrations create an extraordinary atmosphere. * The Guardian *Again, Anthony Browne deals with an important issue in his individual and fascinating way. * Child Education *Exceptional Illustrations * Independent on Sunday *

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