The Wild Washerwomen
The Wild Washerwomen
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'Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!'Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. Until along come seven woodcutters, eager to teach them a lesson. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...
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The Wild Washerwomen by John Yeoman
'Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!' Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen, with far too much washing to do. When their voices aren't heard they decide to go on strike - and wreak havoc in the local villages. No one can control the washerwomen, until seven woodcutters, decide to try. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...
"A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment" * Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian *
"A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids *
"This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this." * Blackbird Pie *
"A riot of a book." * Cork Evening Echo *
"A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids *
"This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this." * Blackbird Pie *
"A riot of a book." * Cork Evening Echo *
John Yeoman (Author) John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.Quentin Blake (Illustrator) 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781842709146 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842709143 |
| Title | The Wild Washerwomen |
| Author | John Yeoman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |