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Oi Duck-billed Platypus Board Book

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Oi Duck-billed Platypus Board Book by Kes Gray is a delightful children's story filled with charm and humour. It follows a series of quirky animals as they try to find their perfect sitting spots, guided by the rule that everyone must sit on something that rhymes with their name. This playful romp encourages children to explore sounds and engage in a giggle-filled adventure.
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You might enjoy this board book if you love playful rhymes and colourful illustrations that captivate young children. It's perfect for those who appreciate humour and enjoy reading aloud in a fun and engaging way.

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Oi Duck-billed Platypus Board Book

Board book edition of the brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book. Jam-packed with animals and silliness! From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. *Over 1 million copies sold*

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The laughter never ends with Oi Frog and Friends!

Board book edition of the brilliantly funny, rhyming read-aloud picture book.

From the bestselling, multi-award-winning creators of Oi Frog. Over 1 million copies sold

Oi! Where are duck-billed platypuses meant to sit?

And Kookaburras and hippopotamuses and all the other animals with impossible to rhyme with names...

Over to you Frog!

'Laugh-aloud humour will have young readers in fits of giggles.' Parents in Touch

Can't get enough? Look out for: Oi Frog, Oi Dog, Oi Cat, Oi Puppies

Oi Frog and Friends is a top ten bestselling series. Loved by children and parents, the books have won numerous awards, including the Laugh Out Loud Picture Book Award, and been shortlisted for many more!

Praise for Oi Frog!

'An absolute treat.' - Daily Mail

'Everyone will love it.' - Guardian

Series: Oi Frog and Friends

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Oi Duck-billed Platypus by Kes Gray is praised for its laugh-out-loud humour, engaging young readers with entertaining rhymes. Part of a beloved series, it offers a clever, rhyming story that captivates both children and adults, promoting language skills. Vibrant illustrations enhance the reading experience, making it enjoyable for both toddlers and older children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444948530

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jim Field
  • Illustrated by Jim Field

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 373g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Kes Gray (Author)

Kes Gray is the bestselling author of the OI FROG AND FRIENDS series of books that has sold over 3 million copies and has been adapted into a theatre show. He is a multi-award-winning author with over 70 books published. He eats Ideaflakes for breakfast, spreads silliness on his toast and loves to write books that will make children laugh out loud. He has won the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and the Laugh Out Loud Book Award and has been shortlisted for the British Book Awards. Kes is based in Essex.

Jim Field (Illustrator)

Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator, character designer and animation director. He has illustrated many bestselling children's books, including Oi Frog! (written by Kes Gray) and The Lion Inside (written by Rachel Bright). Jim is also the illustrator of the Rabbit and Bear series, J.K. Rowling's The Christmas Pig and his debut author-illustrator bilingual picture book, Monsieur Roscoe on Holiday. He lives near Paris with his wife and daughter.

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