Through My Window
Celebrating 30 years of a children's classic
Published on 4. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84780-756-4 (ISBN)
Description
This special edition commemorates the 30th anniversary of this classic multicultural picture book. Jo is ill and has to stay in bed for the day, but her mum promises to bring her home a surprise to make her feel better. All day long Jo looks out of the window waiting for her mum to return, and in the meantime sees all her friends from the neighbourhood, including the postman, the window cleaner and Mrs Ali from next door. But when will Mum be back with her surprise for Jo?
Reviews / Votes
Full of childhood anticipation, imagination and excitement. This is an accessible text for young readers with many high frequency words and simple sentences. EYEMore details
Edition
Revised Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 214 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84780-756-4 (9781847807564)
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Persons
Tony Bradman has written more than 50 books for children. Well-known as a children's book reviewer for Parents magazine, he also founded the Best Book for Babies Award. His books for Frances Lincoln are Has Anyone Seen Jack?, Look Out He's Behind You, This Little Baby, Through my Window and he edited the story anthology Give Me Shelter. Tony lives in Kent.Eileen Browne worked as a school teacher and youth worker before becoming an author and illustrator. Her best known books are Handa's Surprise , Handa's Hen and No Problem . Handa's Surprise and No Problem were both shortlisted for awards.