Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets by M P Robertson

Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets by M P Robertson

Hieronymus Betts certainly has some very unusual pets. All of his pets are gruesome and disgusting, but Hieronymus knows of something slimier than Slugapotamus, fiercer than the grizzly hare and greedier than the Sabre-Toothed Rhino Toad! Dare you read this book to find out?

Robertson's illustrations of the 'pets' are incredibly imaginative amalgams of well-known creatures, drawn in detail, with vivid coloursThe creatures are indeed gruesome, but there is a strong element of humour which children would find appealing. www.writeaway.org.uk ... splendid wordplay, a strong sense of the ridiculous - this should have young children both cringing and laughing Books for Keeps This is a wacky and entertaining book with amazing illustrations -- John Paine English 4-11

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	9781845075774
ISBN 10	1845075773
Title	Hieronymus Betts and His Unusual Pets
Author	M P Robertson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2006-09-01
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.