The Jeweller's Apprentice
Published on 7. March 2024
Book
Hardback
48 pages
978-1-5290-4382-2 (ISBN)
Description
An animal fairy tale by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, with a heartwarming message about learning from your mistakes.
When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery!
Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, The Jeweller's Apprentice is an enchanting modern fable for young children, written and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
When Mr Peacock hires a shy little chicken as a new apprentice in his jewellery shop, he has no idea what awaits him: a royal visit from the Lion Prince, a mysterious robbery, and a miraculous discovery!
Richly illustrated in full colour throughout, The Jeweller's Apprentice is an enchanting modern fable for young children, written and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 288 mm
Width: 239 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-4382-2 (9781529043822)
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Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. Axel is the illustrator of some of the world's best-loved picture books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child. In addition to his picture books, Axel illustrates wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He is also the illustrator of the popular Pip and Posy series, and other books with Julia Donaldson including The Ugly Five. Axel was the winner of the Illustrator of the Year award in 2018. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.