Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

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Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is a delightful children's tale where the story of a little boy's favourite book unfolds into a magical adventure through various other books. Each page leads to another character with their own story, creating a whimsical loop that underscores the joy of reading and storytelling.
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Format: Board book
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You might like this book if you enjoy whimsical storytelling and delightful illustrations that take you on a journey through various tales. It's perfect for children who adore imaginative adventures and playful rhyming narratives, offering a wonderful experience for both young readers and those who enjoy reading aloud to them.

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Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading, in this classic board book format with a fresh cover design.

Eleven brilliant books in one! A glorious, playful celebration of the joy of books and reading, in this classic board book format with a fresh cover design.

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Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog... From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure!

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is both entertaining and original - a sure-fire winner from the unparalleled picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

This handy board book format is perfect for younger readers. It features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have for even the smallest Donaldson and Scheffler fans!

Also available in board book format with striking redesigned covers are: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, The Smartest Giant in Town, Monkey Puzzle and A Squash and a Squeeze.

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Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson is celebrated for its engaging, playful storytelling and clever narrative structure. Readers appreciate the imaginative journey through various book genres, making it a favourite among children and parents alike. The illustrations by Axel Scheffler are often praised for adding vibrant detail and complementing the whimsical text.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509830428

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Board book

Date Published: 06 April 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
  • Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Julia Donaldson is the outrageously talented, prize-winning author of the world's best-loved picture books, and was the 2011-2013 UK Children's Laureate. Her books include Room on the Broom, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and the modern classic The Gruffalo, which has sold over 13.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over seventy languages. Julia also writes fiction as well as poems, plays and songs and her brilliant live children's shows are always in demand. Julia and her husband Malcolm divide their time between Sussex and Edinburgh. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognisable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as the bestselling The Bedtime Bear, The Christmas Bear and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. He also illustrates the popular Pip and Posy series. Born in Hamburg, Axel now lives with his family in London.

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