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Mr Huff

By Anna Walker
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Mr Huff by Anna Walker is a heartwarming children's story that explores feelings of sadness and worry through the character Bill, who encounters a gloomy cloud named Mr Huff. As Bill navigates his day, he learns to understand and manage his emotions, with Mr Huff symbolising the persistent grey feeling that can overshadow a day. This beautifully illustrated book gently addresses the concept of emotions and resilience in a way that is accessible and comforting for young readers.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you appreciate beautifully illustrated children's books that explore emotions and everyday challenges with warmth and sensitivity. It’s perfect for young readers who are learning to understand and express their feelings through imaginative storytelling.

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Award-winning and much-loved author and illustrator Anna Walker gives us a gentle, poignant, affirming, and wise picture book sure to delight all ages.

Mr Huff is a story about the clouds and the sunshine in each of our lives.

Bill is having a bad day. Mr Huff is following him around and making everything seem difficult. Bill tries to get rid of him, but Mr Huff just gets bigger and bigger! Then they both stop, and a surprising thing happens...

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Mr Huff by Anna Walker is a beautifully illustrated children's book that delicately explores the emotions of worry and sadness through the story of a young boy, Bill. The book has been praised for its gentle handling of complex feelings and its ability to resonate with both children and adults, making it a valuable resource for caregivers and teachers. The illustrations are often noted for complementing the narrative and effectively conveying the emotional journey of the protagonist.

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ISBN: 9780670078042

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 June 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 246.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 478g

Pages: 32

Collections

Anna Walker Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books

About the Author

Anna Walker writes and illustrates children's books and is based in Melbourne. Her charming studio is shared with a printmaker, Rosy the lamp, a few friendly plants, and knitted, woolly creatures. Working with pencil, ink and collage, Anna develops her characters and enjoys spending time with them before they venture out into the world. Her illustrations are inspired by the everyday details of life and the amusing antics of her menagerie. Anna's latest book as author/illustrator with Penguin is Mr Huff, an exploration of how kids deal with the worrying feelings that can accompany a bad day. Together with Jane Godwin, Anna has also recently created a beautiful picture book for Christmas, called What Do You Wish For?

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