Henry Pond the Poet

Name: Henry Pond the Poet
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781781125908
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Dick King-Smith

Series: Little Gems

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Summary

Henry Pond the Poet by Dick King-Smith is a charming children's book about a clever and shy frog named Henry. He adores writing poetry and uses his wit and verse to win the heart of a lady frog against a rivals competing for her attention. With heartwarming themes of identity and courage, the story illustrates the power of words and the importance of staying true to oneself.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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A wonderful froggy adventure from award-winning Dick King-Smith combines with stunning artwork from Victor Ambrus to make for an utterly charming Little Gem.

A wonderful froggy adventure from award-winning Dick King-Smith combines with stunning artwork from Victor Ambrus to make for an utterly charming Little Gem.

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A wonderful froggy adventure from award-winning Dick King-Smith combines with stunning artwork from Victor Ambrus to make for an utterly charming Little Gem.

Henry Pond the Poet is a toad who is also a poet. His gift is an uncommon one, his poems sweep the prize table at the Eistoadfod, and he has many adoring fans. Sadly, that's not enough to win the heart of Victoria Garden-Pool, whose affections lie with Larry Lake. And so Henry Pond must be more than a poet – he must become a toad of action too.

Will his derring-do and rhyming prowess be enough to persuade Victoria to be his love? A wonderful froggy adventure from award-winning Dick King-Smith combines with stunning artwork from Victor Ambrus to make for an utterly charming Little Gem.

High quality cream paper and a special easy-to-read font ensure a smooth read for all.

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Henry Pond the Poet by Dick King-Smith is described as a delightful tale that combines humour and real natural history, engaging children's imaginations through charming storytelling. The book is praised for its literary quality, making it suitable for young, newly independent readers, while also offering an entertaining look into toad life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781125908

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Victor Ambrus

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 168.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dick King-Smith Series: Little Gems Young Adult

About the Author

Dick King-Smith is best known as the creator of Babe ( a.k.a.The Sheep Pig) and a farmyard full of unforgettable animal characters. Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children's books. He writes mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favourites. He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.

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