The Hundred and One Dalmatians
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The Hundred and One Dalmatians
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The Hundred and One Dalmatians
A special 32 page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic
story, perfect for children aged 3 years and up.
A special 32-page picture book adaptation of Dodie Smith’s much-loved classic story, perfect for children aged 3 years and up.
When Missis and Pongo’s darling Dalmatian puppies are stolen, they know just who to suspect… the evil Cruella de Vil! She’s enough to scare the spots off a pup and she would love nothing more than to turn them into a spotty fur coat!
With the help of some fearless furry friends, the parents set off on a brave rescue attempt. But can the Dalmatian parents rescue their precious pups in time?
This classic tale about a hundred and one spotty dogs has been adapted for the first time ever as a picture book. Peter Bently's fun adaptation of Dodie Smith's original text will introduce the story to a new generation, with gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator, Steven Lenton.
Fans of Dodie Smith's original story will love this new take on an old favourite – the perfect Christmas gift and classic bedtime story to enjoy together.
Dodie Smith was an English children's novelist and playwright best known for the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956), which was adapted into a 1961 Disney animated movie version.
Peter Bently is the award-winning bestselling picture book author of Shark in the Dark, Lark in the Ark, The Great Dog Bottom Swap and Cats Ahoy! He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2011.
Steven Lenton is the illustrator of the bestselling Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam series (Nosy Crow), which was both the Waterstones picture book of the month and The Times Children’s Book of the Week. Steven is originally from Congleton in Cheshire and now lives in London.
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The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith and Peter Bently receives praise for enchanting a new generation with its story. Readers appreciate how Bently and Lenton bring the classic tale to life, making it a delightful read for both children and those rediscovering the tale.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405281669
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 September 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Steven Lenton
- Illustrated by Steven Lenton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Peter Bently was born in Hampshire. The son of an army bandmaster, he grew up in Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as the UK, going on to study languages at Oxford University. He lives in Devon with his wife, son and daughter. Steven Lenton has been the winner of the Waterstones Picture Book of the Month and the Times Children's Book of the Week. He also illustrates fiction for David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, and is the Sainsbury's Prize-winning illustrator of The Nothing to See Here Hotel series.
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