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The Runaway Dinner

By Allan Ahlberg
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In The Runaway Dinner by Allan Ahlberg, a simple meal transforms into a lively adventure as a young boy's dinner decides to make a run for it. Sausages, peas, and even a knife and fork come to life and refuse to be eaten, creating a whimsical chase around the neighbourhood. Through playful text and engaging illustrations, this children's book offers a delightful twist on the everyday experience of dinnertime.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you love imaginative tales filled with quirky characters and unexpected adventures. The light-hearted journey of a runaway dinner is sure to captivate young readers with its playful art and charming storytelling. Its whimsical and humorous narrative makes it a perfect read-aloud choice for both children and adults alike.

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The Runaway Dinner

Talk about fast food! A hilarious, high-speed tale from the inimitable Allan Ahlberg - catch it if you can!

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Talk about fast food! A hilarious, high-speed tale from the inimitable Allan Ahlberg – catch it if you can!

The celebrated Allan Ahlberg is in his element in this fast-paced, funny story about what happens when dinner decides that it doesn't fancy being eaten.

Just as hungry little boy Banjo is about to tuck into his sausage, it jumps right up off the plate and runs away! But the sausage – whose name is Melvin – isn't alone... He's followed by the fork, the knife, the table, the French fries and even the peas. And so the chase is on!

Will Banjo ever catch up with his runaway dinner? And what (gulp) happens to Melvin if he does?

Gloriously illustrated by the award-winning Bruce Ingman, this is a whacky, whimsical romp perfect for reading aloud.

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The Runaway Dinner by Allan Ahlberg, popular in the Children's Books category, delights readers with its humour, emotional depth, and amusing narrative, offering an engaging and dramatic adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406305494

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bruce Ingman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

Collections

Allan Ahlberg Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Allan Ahlberg has written nearly 140 titles for children, including Everybody was a Baby Once, The Pencil, The Runaway Dinner and such classics as The Jolly Postman series and Peepo. His books have won numerous awards: the Kurt Maschler Award in 1986, the Blue Peter Award in 2001 and the Children's Book Award in 2002. Allan lives in Bath with his family.

Bruce Ingman's first book, When Martha’s Away, was published in 1995 and was honoured with the National Art Library Award. It also won the 1996 Mother Goose Award for the most exciting British newcomer to children's books. Since then, he has made four more picture books, including Bad News, I’m in Charge and Boing!, written by Sean Taylor. He recently illustrated Ronny Rock Starring in a Thousand Tiny Explosions by Merryn Threadgould. He lives in West London.

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