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It''s time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from award-winning and bestselling author Mac Barnett, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn''t as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama''s message according to its own very particular hobbies. Will Peter ever get home for dinner? This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children''s game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.

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'The book's simple concept and brilliant execution makes it laugh-outloud funny - sure to get everyone giggling, leading to countless re-reads.' Smallish Magazine 'The pictures are really cute. I would recommend this book for all ages. I give it a 10 out of 11 because it's really funny!' Anorak Magazine, reviewed by 6 year old Raspberry

Telephone

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    A Hardback by Mac Barnett, Jen Corace

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      Publisher Abrams & Chronicle
      Imprint Chronicle Books
      Published 1 September 2014
      ISBN-13 9781452110233
      978-1452110233
      ISBN-10 1452110239
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      It''s time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from award-winning and bestselling author Mac Barnett, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn''t as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama''s message according to its own very particular hobbies. Will Peter ever get home for dinner? This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children''s game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.

      Trade Review
      'The book's simple concept and brilliant execution makes it laugh-outloud funny - sure to get everyone giggling, leading to countless re-reads.' Smallish Magazine 'The pictures are really cute. I would recommend this book for all ages. I give it a 10 out of 11 because it's really funny!' Anorak Magazine, reviewed by 6 year old Raspberry

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