Frank'n'Stan by M P Robertson

Frank'n'Stan by M P Robertson

Frank has no brother or sister to play with, so he decides to make one. He collects all kinds of junk and recycled materials and sets to work. The result is - Stan, a friendly and helpful robot who soon fits into Frank's family life. At first Frank and Stan do everything together, but when Frank's parents present him with a little sister, Stan begins to feel unwanted, and makes plans to leave… This is a delightful, comic adventure with much to say about family life, that will enthrall and engage children everywhere.

'Inventive, humorous, realistic and colourful'

A quirky refreshing rendering of a familiar topic make this a good book to read with siblings with a new baby in the house.

The clue is in the title. The artwork is stunning. It's a cross between Iron Giant and a new baby primer.

With realistic, detailed illustrations and nicely measured storyline, this is a beautifully crafted, big book to delight children of any age.

The clue is in the title. The artwork is stunning. It's a cross between Iron Giant and a new baby primer.

This is a book to be put on display where possible, so that it might be found and enjoyed by either the scientifically inventive child or the reluctant reader - it may well appeal to both.

A quirky refreshing rendering of a familiar topic make this a good book to read with siblings with a new baby in the house.

'Inventive, humorous, realistic and colourful.'

M. P. Robertson was born in Parsons Green, London. He studied Graphic Design at Hounslow Borough College, where he discovered a love for illustrated books. After leaving Hounslow he spent a year drawing in museums, cathedrals and on the underground before specialising in illustration at Kingston Polytechnic. Among the influences on his style are Mervyn Peake, Heath Robinson and Odile Redon. He believes that more than merely decorating a book, illustration should be integral to the narrative. Among is books for Frances Lincoln are The Egg, The Great Dragon Rescue and The Dragon Snatcher; Hieronymus Betts and his Unusual Pets, Big Brave Brian, The Sandcastle and Food Chain. He lives in Bradford on Avon with his partner and two sons.

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ISBN 13	9781847801302
ISBN 10	1847801307
Title	Frank'n'Stan
Author	M P Robertson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2012-03-01
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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