Apple Pie ABC
Published on 7. July 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4083-0802-8 (ISBN)
Description
This traditional verse is retold with wit, filled with charm and illustrated with tremendous style by an exciting debut artist. Follow the funny exploits of the utterly lovable pup as he does his best to get his paws on the pie!
Apple Pie ABC is bound to be loved by young children and adults alike who will undoubtedly savour the story again and again.
Apple Pie ABC is bound to be loved by young children and adults alike who will undoubtedly savour the story again and again.
Reviews / Votes
Ideal for little ones learning the alphabet.. highly recommended. * Bookbag * The bold, retro artwork is colourful and attractive and the story is full of humour * The Best New Children's Books 2015 * Retold with wit, filled with charm and illustrated with tremendous style. Bound to be loved by young children and adults alike. * Reading Zone * Parchment-coloured pages and linocut images in muted shades give this neatly designed book traditional warmth. * Sunday Times * Alison Murray's illustrations are utterly delightful. Sure to become a nursery classic. * Angels & Urchins * Lovely illustrations matched with a cunning use of the alphabet. * Financial Times * Rarely can the alphabet have been presented in a more child-friendly way. * Independent * Very enjoyable for both the reader and their recipient! * School Librarian * Delicious! * Books For Keeps * A visual treat. Two memorable characters of which children and parents alike will want to see a lot more. * INIS * A perfect introduction to the alphabet. * Book Fest Reading Guide * Utterly lovable. * Scotland On Sunday * Every page opening is joyously coloured. **** * Books For Keeps *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Full colour
Dimensions
Height: 271 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
193 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4083-0802-8 (9781408308028)
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Person
Alison Murray grew up in Lanarkshire near Glasgow and studied Textile Design at Glasgow School of Art. After graduating she moved to London and worked in a variety of jobs including bookseller and rug designer before completing a MA in Design for Interactive Media at Middlesex University. She then co-founded, created and built a successful Interactive Media company and then sold it and moved back to Scotland. Alison has now found a new niche, writing and illustrating children`s picture books. She lives in Glasgow with her husband, little girl and dog.