Animal Crackers
Published on 4. May 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-915395-01-6 (ISBN)
Description
In this stunning debut from Ruby Wright, Maisie's enthusiasm and her mum's imagination will capture your heart.
Maisie's head is full of animal facts! She desperately wants a pet of her own, but Mum says their flat is too small. Luckily a packet of animal crackers is about to grant Maisie's wish. But as a whole zoo-full of animals come to stay there are some unexpected results. (Well... Mum expected them.) This exciting debut mixes fantasy and wish fulfilment with the reality of modern children's lives.
Maisie's head is full of animal facts! She desperately wants a pet of her own, but Mum says their flat is too small. Luckily a packet of animal crackers is about to grant Maisie's wish. But as a whole zoo-full of animals come to stay there are some unexpected results. (Well... Mum expected them.) This exciting debut mixes fantasy and wish fulfilment with the reality of modern children's lives.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Animal Crackers:"In this stunning debut from Ruby Wright, Maisie's enthusiasm and her mum's imagination will capture your heart." - YesBeBe
"A gorgeous story, bursting with excitement and some home pet truths too." - LoveReading4Kids
"An imaginative 'be careful what you wish for' story. Packed with animal facts, and perfect for fans of Get Real, Mallory and The Pet Potato." - Phoebe Demenger, CLPE
"It's good to catch sight of Ruby Wright's host of companionable creatures. Especially the sardines." - John Hegley
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 2 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915395-01-6 (9781915395016)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Ruby studied sculpture, which informs her distinctive illustration style but doesn't explain why she plays the musical saw. She lives in a flat with her Mr, two very funny children and absolutely no pets. Animal Crackers is her debut book. Location: London, UK.