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The Royal Leap-Frog

By Peter Bently
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The Royal Leap-Frog by Peter Bently is a delightful children's story that follows the antics and adventures of a group of animals as they prepare for a leap-frog contest. Amidst the fun and frolic, each animal showcases its unique character and talent, leading to some unexpected surprises that emphasise teamwork and friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Royal Leap-Frog

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**A triumph - Daily Mail** **Laughter, action, colour, rhyme, silliness, chaos, a king, a feast and a fairytale setting — The Royal Leap-Frog has all these - Sunday Times** ----------------- When a flea, a grasshopper and a frog compete to show the King who can jump the highest, it causes CHAOS in the royal dining hall. Who can jump the highest? Can the clever leap-frog use his wits to win? And will the Emperor's dog EVER get rid of the flea? This funny and irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable, 'The Leap Frog', will make children laugh - AND show them that brains are sometimes better than brawn. With a pitch-perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, this is an unmissable treat for all ages!

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The Royal Leap-Frog is praised for its delightful combination of humour, action, and rhyme, set in a fairytale world involving a leaping contest judged by a king. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, this madcap story is celebrated for its rhythmic narration and captivating illustrations, making it a joy for children and adults alike during story time.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408860113

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire Powell
  • Illustrated by Claire Powell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Peter Bently

About the Author

Peter Bently is the award-winning author of many children's books, including The Great Dog Bottom Swap and Cats Ahoy! (winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize). He lives in London. Claire Powell is the illustrator of many bestselling picture books, including Octopants and The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Kes Grey. This is her second book with Bloomsbury, following on from The King's Birthday Suit. Claire lives in the Peak District.

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