Little Mouse's Big Book of Beasts by Emily Gravett

Little Mouse's Big Book of Beasts by Emily Gravett

Little Mouse has found a new book, and this time it's full of scary creatures. Undaunted, he bravely sets about removing or altering all the scariest bits: cosy mittens to cover the lion's claws, ruby lips to replace the shark's teeth -- and he even pole vaults out of the way of the bear! Full of flaps, jokes and Emily Gravett's trademark wit, with a brilliantly satisfying ending, this is a worthy successor to Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears.

Full of flaps, jokes and Emily Gravett's trademark wit, with a brilliantly satisfying ending, this is a worthy successor to Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears Parents in Touch Filled with fun activities, innovative lift-the-flaps and Emily Gravett's trademark wit and humorous observations, this is the perfect book for sharing aloud with children who need a little reassuranceLilinha Angel's World This gem of a book is utterly mad and can be used as a great way to defuse anxieties. Daily Mail Emily Gravett is as inventive and dazzling as ever. The Guardian Gravett's writing and illustrations are always clever and funny, and in Little Mouse she has an accessible anti-hero. Inis Magazine The pleasures of Gravett's books lie in their muted, intricate cadences and in her distinctive visual style. The Telegraph Characterised by Gravett's trademark wit, humour and imagination, this is a special book that will charm parents and children alike: the amazing final page in which the mouse itself is transformed into a fearsome beast offers an especially entertaining final twist. Booktrust Online Gravett's writing and illustrations are always clever and funny, and in Little Mouse she has an accessible anti-hero. Little Mouse makes it ok for children to be afraid or worried; children can be comforted by him and his worries. Inis Magazine Botboy likes the interactive pages, swatting the wasps with the newspaper and lifting the flaps. Talk About Cheesecake Each page in this wonderful picture book is full of humour, invention and vibrant visual drama. Carousel ...like its predecessor [it] is perfect for helping to reassure nervous children, taking a light-hearted and humorous approach to the subjects of fear and anxiety. Booktrust Like Wolves, this book takes a sideways approach to real anxieties, the pages devoted to those particularly predators of mice, the owl and snake, do have a disturbing aspect. The final pages, collecting all the bits that mouse has taken from each of the previous pages, expresses the triumph of little over large, of imagination over fear. Books for Keeps Collage-style spreads with die-cut flaps, crafty instructions (including how to make Origami mice and sharks!), and cautionary poems make for a busy but brilliant Big Book of Beasts. kimharte.org Emily Gravett larks around with the idea of a bestiary, accessorising her "weak" mouse with claws and fangs The Daily Telegraph This book is completely unpredictable from an artist who gets wilder every time, yet still gets away with it through the force of her talent The Independent

Emily Gravett has a rare talent for creating exceptional books for children. The winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals, her skill and wit are second to none. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the ground-breaking Wolves, which has been followed by such modern classics as Meerkat Mail, Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears, Monkey and Me and Again! and the fabulous Bear and Hare series for younger readers, as well as the beautiful Tidy, Old Hat, Cyril and Pat and Meerkat Christmas. Each book is unique and different from the last – and each features endearing, beautifully drawn characters that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. Emily lives in Brighton with her family.

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ISBN 13	9780230745384
ISBN 10	0230745385
Title	Little Mouse's Big Book of Beasts
Author	Emily Gravett
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Pan Macmillan
Year published	2013-08-01
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.