A mini gift set of three favourite tales from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the superstar team that created The Gruffalo!
Stick Man and Other Stories is an irresistible slipcased boxed set of three classic picture books. Written in Julia Donaldson's fabulous rhyme and illustrated by the inimitable Axel Scheffler, these gorgeous mini gift editions of Stick Man, Tabby McTat, and The Highway Rat are perfect for fans new and old!
Boxed set measures approx 19×15×3.3 cm. Age 2+
Stick Man
“Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick
children three.” But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play
with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he
ever get back to the family tree?
“Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible
rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud that will
stick around long after the holiday season.” —Kirkus,
starred review
The Highway Rat
‘Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate éclairs! For
I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!’ Life is not
safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the
highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel – he
even steals his own horse's hay. Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the
form of a cunning duck? A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the
famous Alfred Noyes poem, ‘The Highwayman’
“This well-paced, rollicking tale is a guaranteed storytime
treat.” —School Library Journal, starred review
Tabby McTat: The Musical Cat
Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker.
But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated. Will they ever find
each other again? A heart-warming story of friendship, loyalty – and
kittens!
“The team behind Room on the Broom pair up again in what has become a
near-annual ritual of picture book perfection . . . . Impeccable rhythm and
rhyme distinguish this particular tale, filled, as always, with
Donaldson's exemplary humor and heart.” —The New York Times
‘Our five-year-old gave it the thumbs up, and that's about the best
endorsement you can get.’ News of the World