A primary reading series developed with UCL Institute of Education to help children become confident, independent readers.
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/
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
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!
Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood
A touching story that will engage any small child.
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year
Big. Witty. Wild.
A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations
A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations.
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year.
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
A must-read
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
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations.
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations
A quirky and fantastical funny book
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun
Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year
This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast
A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child
A great friendship story
An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play
A very funny book about imagination and play
Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block.
Inspired partnership.
Amazing adventures.
Emily is a great character
Cowell has written the picture book of the year
Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys
. . . a touching story . . .
A picture book that will be sought and loved .
Cowell has written the picture book of the year.
