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Sometimes It's Storks

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Sometimes It's Storks by L.J.R. Kelly is a delightful children's book that follows the amusing journey of a baby who, instead of a traditional stork delivery, embarks on a hilariously unexpected adventure. As the baby encounters a series of whimsical events and quirky animal companions, the story unfolds with charm and humour, capturing the unpredictable nature of life's little surprises.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate lighthearted, whimsical tales that explore the adventures of a little one delivered by a stork, who doesn't quite end up in the right destination. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy delightful illustrations combined with humour and a touch of mischief.

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Sometimes It's Storks

In Sometimes It's Storks, L. J. R. Kelly and the Brothers Hilts offer a whimsical tale of animals and adventure, proposing a creative answer to the puzzling question of where babies come from.

A funny, surrealist take on the classic baby delivery story.

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A funny, surrealist take on the classic baby delivery story. Baby delivery is a tricky business- When the top-notch stork is not available, a substitute has to step in. But a delicious-looking fish distracts him, and he misplaces the baby en route. As one animal encounter leads to another, the baby travels the world- up to the North Pole atop a whale, to Australia with migrating geese, and to the Brisbane Zoo by kangaroo, before finally landing at home. In Sometimes It's Storks, L. J. R. Kelly and the Brothers Hilts offer a whimsical tale of animals and adventure, proposing a creative answer to the puzzling question of where babies come from.

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Sometimes It's Storks is praised for its delightful read-aloud quality and captivating illustrations that enhance storytime. The narrative cleverly plays on the legend of storks delivering babies, with engaging rhyming verses detailing a baby's adventurous journey. The illustrations are noted for their dynamic and whimsical appeal, enriching the storytelling experience.

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ISBN: 9780399256820

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: G P Putnam's Sons

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 32

About the Author

L. J. R. Kellyis the author of the picture book Blanket and Bear. He is Managing Director of the literary estate of his grandfather, Roald Dahl. L. J. R. Kelly studied politics at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and writing at Dartmouth College. He lives and works in London. The Brothers Hilts are Ben (the older one) and Sean (the younger one). They work as a team illustrating, designing and constantly comparing to see whose ideas are better. Sean went to Rhode Island School of Design and Ben went to Cooper Union in New York City. They now live and work in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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