Time Now to Dream by Timothy Knapman
“This must be among Helen Oxenbury’s most beautiful work … exquisite” The Times "What’s that noise?” said Jack. “It’s coming from the forest,” said Alice. “Let’s go and see!” From Helen Oxenbury, the illustrator of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, and Timothy Knapman, the author of Soon, comes the story of a brother and sister, and their adventure in the woods. When Alice and Jack are out playing, they hear a strange noise. Alice wants to know what it is, but Jack is afraid. He thinks it might be the Wicked Wolf with big, bad claws and snap-trap jaws. But Alice takes his hand and they follow the noise, right into the heart of the forest… Just what will they discover there? Timothy Knapman's powerful, atmospheric narration alongside Helen Oxenbury’s spectacular illustrations skilfully convey Jack’s growing fear and Alice’s curious excitement, all the while building toward the reveal of that mysterious sound…“Every word of Knapman’s text is carefully weighed and his pacing of the tale brilliantly controlled. As ever Helen Oxenbury’s watercolour illustrations are sheer delight. She takes readers right back to the seemingly timeless days of childhood evoking a bygone era when it felt safe to allow children to roam freely with nothing but their sense of adventure and their imaginations to accompany them. The combination of the two is picturebook eloquence of the first order and a treat to share at bedtime or indeed, any time.” * Books for Keeps *
“A sweet bedtime read.” * Baby London *
“Helen Oxenbury’s illustrations never fail to enchant and Time Now to Dream is no different. […] Some picture books evoke emotions from childhood and Time Now to Dream does just that. […] an excellent book to read out loud. For the illustrations alone this is a book everyone should read, I cannot recommend it highly enough.” * The School Librarian *
Timothy Knapman is a children’s writer, lyricist and playwright. His children’s books have been translated into many different languages and include Soon, illustrated by Patrick Benson, Time Now to Dream, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, Dinosaurs Don't Have Bedtimes, illustrated by Nikki Dyson, Can't Catch Me, illustrated by Simona Ciraolo, and Follow the Track all the Way Back, illustrated by Ben Mantle. Timothy's titles are often featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. He lives in Surrey. Find him online at timothyknapman.co.uk and on Twitter and Instagram as @TimothyKnapman.
Helen Oxenbury is an English illustrator and author of over 100 books for young children, and has sold over 50 million copies. She is widely regarded as one of the world’s most eminent and critically-acclaimed illustrators. Helen’s books include the beloved We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, written by Michael Rosen; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll; Farmer Duck, written by Martin Waddell; and her own classic board books for babies. Helen is a two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal, received the Carnegie Medal for Illustration and won the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, a joint win with her late husband and world-renowned illustrator John Burningham. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781406373370 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406373370 |
| Title | Time Now to Dream |
| Author | Timothy Knapman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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