The Nativity Play
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4449-1624-9 (ISBN)
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Description
This reissue of the classic Christmas story is a celebration of nativity plays everywhere and a tribute to those who perform miracles with wire coat hangers and stripy towels.
'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' The Guardian
'Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.' The Independent
'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' The Guardian
'Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.' The Independent
Reviews / Votes
Humorously captures the creativity that is the essence of every performance of the nativity. * The Guardian * Great fun * Newbury Weekly News * Realistic, funny and warm-hearted ... a real treat of a book * Practical Parenting *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 1 to 5 years
Illustrations
full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 245 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-1624-9 (9781444916249)
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Persons
Mick Inkpen is one of the top-selling picture book artists and writers in the world and is consistently in the top ten most borrowed authors in UK libraries. The Kipper and Wibbly Pig stories have millions of readers worldwide. He has won the British Book Award twice for Lullabyhullaballoo and Penguin Small and the Children's Book Award for Threadbear. He has also been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Award three times, winning Bronze for Wibbly Pig's Silly Big Bear. In addition to this, Kipper won a BAFTA for best animated children's film. After leaving school Nick Butterworth went to work as a typographic designer and formed a partnership with Mick Inkpen. Nick's books have sold over 12 million copies around the world in more than 25 languages. He has won several prestigious awards including the Nestle Gold Award for The Whisperer. Perhaps his best known character Percy the Park Keeper first appeared in 1989 in One Snowy Night and has been the subject of a series of animated films for television.