Sail Away Shrew
Will be published approx. on 4. March 2027
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-0374-0743-7 (ISBN)
Description
A gorgeous picture book story from celebrated mid-century author and artist, Eileen Soper, Sail Away Shrew is a rediscovered classic that continues to be a firm favourite with children and adults alike.
Following the call of the sea, Shrew sets sail down the river in search of a mysterious treasure. But when he mistakes the reflection of the moonlight on the water for liquid silver, Shrew leans over and his boat capsizes! Will he get back on course and find the treasure?
This delightful story was first published in 1949 with enchanting illustrations by the author, Eileen Soper, who is best known for her long-time partnership with Enid Blyton, illustrating many of her bestselling children's books including The Famous Five series.
This beautiful hardback gift book features Soper's original illustrations, bringing this timeless story to life for a new generation of readers to love and treasure for years to come.
Discover more wonderful tales from Eileen Soper with Happy Rabbit and Dormouse Awake.
Following the call of the sea, Shrew sets sail down the river in search of a mysterious treasure. But when he mistakes the reflection of the moonlight on the water for liquid silver, Shrew leans over and his boat capsizes! Will he get back on course and find the treasure?
This delightful story was first published in 1949 with enchanting illustrations by the author, Eileen Soper, who is best known for her long-time partnership with Enid Blyton, illustrating many of her bestselling children's books including The Famous Five series.
This beautiful hardback gift book features Soper's original illustrations, bringing this timeless story to life for a new generation of readers to love and treasure for years to come.
Discover more wonderful tales from Eileen Soper with Happy Rabbit and Dormouse Awake.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0374-0743-7 (9781037407437)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Eileen Soper (1905-1991) is regarded as one of the leading children's illustrators of the 1940s and 1950s. Daughter of renowned artist, George Soper, her artistic prowess showed from an early age, and at fifteen years old she became the youngest person to have artwork exhibited at the Royal Academy. Over the course of her long career, she illustrated many books - most notably Enid Blyton's Famous Five series - created hundreds of pieces of art, and wrote children's picture books, poetry and nature books. After her death, her house, Wildings, was cleared, revealing a treasure trove of hundreds of paintings and illustrations, as well as families of mice and birds who had made their homes in the rooms of the house.