Tidy by Emily Gravett
A hugely entertaining woodland story about an overly tidy badger, with a CD of the story read by Lenny Henry.
The message is admirable and the cut-out cover enticing, but the greatest joy is in the comic expressions, hand-wrought images and witty detail* Sunday Times *
If you haven't discovered the brilliant wit and inventiveness of award- winning Emily Gravett yet, then this superbly illustrated rhyming adventure is a great place to start... Gravett's familiar minor cast of bemused bunnies and dishevelled foxes pop up throughout and the pictures are packed with comic detail. Superb. * Daily Mail *
This beautiful book, illustrated in warm tones, is full of expressive, characterful animals and tells a charming story. Emily Gravett's place in the world of children's books is already established but in Tidy she excels herself and will delight new audiences -- Jane Sandell * The Scotsman *
Funny, rhyming woodland story with an environmental message * The Bookseller *
Timely, gorgeous and open-ended * Kirkus *
If you haven't discovered the brilliant wit and inventiveness of award- winning Emily Gravett yet, then this superbly illustrated rhyming adventure is a great place to start... Gravett's familiar minor cast of bemused bunnies and dishevelled foxes pop up throughout and the pictures are packed with comic detail. Superb. * Daily Mail *
This beautiful book, illustrated in warm tones, is full of expressive, characterful animals and tells a charming story. Emily Gravett's place in the world of children's books is already established but in Tidy she excels herself and will delight new audiences -- Jane Sandell * The Scotsman *
Funny, rhyming woodland story with an environmental message * The Bookseller *
Timely, gorgeous and open-ended * Kirkus *
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781509880126 |
| ISBN 10 | 1509880127 |
| Title | Tidy |
| Author | Emily Gravett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Multiple-component retail product |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2018-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of IBW Book Award Picture Book Category 2017 (UK), Short-listed for UKLA 3-6 Category 2017 (UK), Short-listed for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017 (UK), Short-listed for The Little Rebels Children's Book Award 2017 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |