Peter and the Wolf

Name: Peter and the Wolf
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241667736
Price: 38.0 NZD
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Wolves Come in Many Disguises

By Gavin Friday

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Peter and the Wolf by Gavin Friday is a captivating adaptation of the classic musical tale, designed to enchant children. The story follows a courageous boy named Peter who embarks on an adventurous journey involving a cunning wolf. With themes of bravery, friendship, and cleverness, the book combines engaging storytelling with unique illustrations to draw young readers into its timeless narrative.
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This enchanting children's book offers a timeless tale vividly brought to life by Gavin Friday. It may appeal to you if you love classic stories filled with adventure and charm, perfect for bedtime reading or introducing young readers to an engaging narrative rich with imagination. Its delightful storytelling can capture the hearts of both children and adults alike.

Peter and the Wolf

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Relive the magic of Peter and the Wolf through this extraordinary modern retelling.

An incredible retelling of the well-loved classic story Peter and the Wolf - with a twist. Enter the fairytale world first created by Sergei Prokofiev, now re-imagined into an enchanting graphic masterpiece of love and loss by award-winning musicians, Gavin Friday and Bono.

"Gavin's retelling of the classic Peter and the Wolf story is as original as he is...sometimes a story like this can sneak into your heart and never leave. To see some of my illustrations evolve in this reimagining is a thrill." - Bono

When a wolf is found roaming the woods, Peter's grandfather warns him to stay at home. But Peter, who is mourning the loss of a parent, decides to venture into the deep, dark woods in search of this creature.

In Prokofiev's original tale, Peter outsmarts the big, bad wolf, capturing him, and parading him victoriously around the town with the hunters. But this is not our ending and nothing is the way it seems...

This extraordinary retelling echoes the message of courage that is so central to the famous classic, while gently introducing themes of loss, grief, and growing up, helping young readers navigate them. With its spellbinding punk rock illustrations, this book is a beautiful reminder that there is hope after loss and those we love most are never truly gone.

A timeless and magical gift book, Peter and the Wolf is a book to be treasured by all.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241667736

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Bono

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 602g

Pages: 128

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gavin Friday Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Gavin Friday is an award-winning singer and songwriter. His rich career has spanned four decades, and has seen him collaborate with U2, Maurice Seezer, and Quincy Jones, and create music for Academy Award nominated films such as In America. Gavin has written the beautiful words that make up this revival of Peter and the Wolf, and the animated short film will feature his narration and music. Bono is the lead vocalist of the hugely successful rock band U2. He has won 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bono, along with his daughters, Jordan and Eve, provided the mesmerising and grungy illustrations for this adaptation, which were inspired by the loss of Bono's father.