That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown
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That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

by Cressida Cowell

Illustrated by Neal Layton

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Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781444923414

Price: £7.99

ON SALE: 5th March 2015

Genre: For National Curriculum Early Years / Interest Age: From C 3 Years / Picture Storybooks / Teenage)

Paperback

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A stunning reissue of this classic picture book. When the Queen steals Emily Brown’s favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson!

Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.

‘Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.’ – Financial Times

Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/

Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley’s Stick.
http://www.neallayton.co.uk/

Reviews

Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys
The Sunday Telegraph
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun. She creates a very real character in Emily Brown and her pet rabbit Stanley. Layton's illustration style perfectly accompanies the text...This book is energentic and fun. Highly recommended!
Children's Books Ireland
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun
Children's Books Ireland
A must-read
School Librarian
Big. Witty. Wild.
Families Magazine
. . . a touching story . . .
The Mail on Sunday
Emily is a great character
motherandbaby.co.uk
Cowell has written the picture book of the year.
The Times
Cowell has written the picture book of the year
The Times
Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood
The Guardian
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations
Lincolnshire Echo
A touching story that will engage any small child.
The Mail on Sunday
This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast
The Guardian
A picture book that will be sought and loved .
The Independent
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year.
Financial Times
Leaves you with an instant feeling of justice and a job well done. This funny story with a strong moral message taps into a child's special bond with a toy
The Lady
Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year
FTMagazine
Both author and illustrator are highly acclaimed in their own right and together in this absolutelu exquisite picture they have surpassed even their own high expectations. Wonderfully imaginative with a subliminal message too that toddlers everywhere will thoroughly enjoy
Love Reading 4 Kids
A very funny book about imagination and play
Waitrose Weekend
Inspired partnership.
The Sunday Telegraph
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations.
Lincolnshire Echo
A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations
Angels & Urchins
A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations.
Angels and Urchins
A great friendship story
londonmumsmagazine.com
Amazing adventures.
Guardian
A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child
The Mail on Sunday
A quirky and fantastical funny book
Carousel
An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play
The Scotsman
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year
Jill Slotover, Financial Times
Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block.
Daily Mail

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