The Puffin Book of Big Dreams

Name: The Puffin Book of Big Dreams
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241438206
Price: 45.0 NZD
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The Puffin Book of Big Dreams is a delightful collection of stories and poems from a selection of beloved children's authors. It celebrates imagination, adventure, and the boundless potential of dreams. This anthology is perfect for inspiring young minds with tales that both entertain and spark creativity.
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Description

Stories to spark your imagination - a celebratory collection of stories, poems and illustrations to mark Puffin's 80th birthday. Stories to spark your imagination - a celebratory collection of stories, poems and illustrations to mark Puffin's 80th birthday. Perfect for reading aloud or reading independently at bedtime, this wonderful collection features brand new stories, poems and illustrations from well-loved and exciting new Puffin talent including Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Anne Fine, Jamie Littler, Jeremy Strong, Tom Fletcher, Sam Copeland, Ed Vere, Nadia Shireen and many, more! Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites like Eric Carle, Beatrix Potter, Allan Ahlberg, Michael Morpurgo, Julia Donaldson and Roald Dahl. Includes quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams. 5% of the RRP from this book will go towards helping the National Literacy Trust continue their life-changing work - from carrying out vital research, to delivering transformational programmes on the ground. This includes Puffin World of Stories, a programme funded by Puffin which aims to give primary schools the tools they need to help re-vitalise their school library as a hub of creativity and imagination.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241438206

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 723g

Pages: 432

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Penguin Books Puffin

About the Author

Since publishing a series of non-fiction in 1940, Puffin has grown to become one of the most iconic children's entertainment brands in the world. Publishing stories for children from 0 -12 Puffin is home to famous authors, illustrators and children's brands including Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Snowman and Diary of a Wimpy Kid to name but a few. Many of these stories live beyond the book and have inspired films, music and games. Puffin is always on the look-out for new talent and is committed to giving children access to stories, through innovative formats and partnerships; ensuring that the magic of imagination passes from one generation to the next. Dream big, Read Puffin.

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