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Where Willy Went

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Every day, Willy, a small sperm, prepares for the Great Swimming Race among 300 million competitors to meet the marvellous egg. This warm and playful picture book offers a simple introduction to reproduction, making a complex subject accessible and amusing for young children and adults alike.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young children and their parents or caregivers seeking a playful yet informative introduction to reproduction, this book gently addresses awkward questions in a friendly, approachable manner.

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The trouble is, Willy is one of 300 million sperm and they all want the same prize - an egg. It's lucky Willy is such a good swimmer ...

Hilariously funny, warm, endearing and totally non-threatening - this small masterpiece presents the facts of life to young children in a unique but totally accessible way.

A small masterpiece on the facts of life from the hilarious Nicholas Allan.

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Another hilarious treat from Nicholas Allan, here explaining the facts of life for the very young A simple introduction to reproduction. Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race. But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He'll have to if he stands a chance of meeting the marvellous egg. Join Willy on his biggest adventure yet! Hilariously funny, warm, and playful, this is a picture book that appeals to both children and grown-ups. "Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan's achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan's readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement." -The Guardian

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Praised for its frank, funny, and likeably honest approach, Where Willy Went is recognised as a wonderful, non-threatening way to introduce the facts of life to young readers. Reviewers highlight its humour, warmth, and suitability as a springboard for further discussion, with illustrations that enhance its accessible style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099456483

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 269.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the author of Hilltop Hospital, a book that has been adapted into a BAFTA-winning television series. Nicholas Allan is the author/illustrator of over thirty children's books.

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