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The Suitcase
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young children and early readers, especially those interested in themes of friendship, empathy, and belonging.
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When a strange-looking animal arrives pulling a big suitcase, the other animals are curious. What on earth could be inside that suitcase? A teacup? Maybe. A table and chair? Perhaps. A whole home and hillside with trees? This stranger must be fibbing! But when the animals break into the suitcase and discover a very special photograph, they begin to understand what the strange creature has been through, and together they create a very special welcome present.
The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is a heartwarming tale that explores themes of understanding, empathy, and friendship in a beautifully illustrated story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788004480
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 270.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Chris is originally from Bradford and studied illustration and graphic design at Bradford College of Art. In 2000 he moved to France where, amongst other things, he was an English teacher before working in newspaper layout and design.
When his children were small he realised he loved the picture books he read to them, sometimes even more than his children did - the Picture Book Bug had truly bitten. Chris has since written and illustrated several books and is currently thinking about the next one, probably with a cuppa in hand at home near Limoges. He likes listening to and making music, wandering around the countryside, a bit of running and riding a bike. His favourite season is autumn and his favourite colour is green.
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