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Down The Back of the Chair
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Down The Back of the Chair
New edition of a classic tale from one of the 20th century's bestselling children's authors.
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When Dad loses his car keys, toddler Mary suspects that they have ended up down the back of the chair, so Dad begins to search. But what an odd assortment of objects are living down the back of the chair!
This lively, eccentric poem is a visual explosion of fun and imagination, featuring dragons, pirates, treasure, lions, elephants and many more. But what will a troubled father win from Down The Back of the Chair?
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Down the Back of the Chair by Margaret Mahy is celebrated for its whimsical and engaging narrative that captivates children's imaginations. Readers often praise the book for its delightful storytelling and vivid, colourful illustrations, noting how it skillfully blends humour with a touch of nostalgia. The imaginative premise of discovering unexpected treasures down the back of a chair is frequently highlighted as both fun and inventive, appealing to both children and adults alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711253988
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Polly Dunbar
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Margaret Mahy, the iconic children's author from New Zealand who sadly died in 2012, wrote more than 200 books for children of all ages and is acknowledged to be one of the outstanding children's writers of the twentieth century. In 2006 she was presented with the Hans Christian Andersen medal, which is the highest international recognition granted to authors and illustrators of children's books. Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal, several of her books have become modern classics.
Polly Dunbar was born in Stratford upon Avon. Daughter of children's author Joyce Dunbar, Polly first started illustrating when she was 16 and has a degree in Illustration at the University of Brighton. Polly's books include Down the Back of the Chair, Measuring Angels, Looking After Louis and Bubble Trouble. She lives in Brighton, Sussex.
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