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Three Little Monkeys and the Grand Hotel

By Quentin Blake
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A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel – and, of course, she is taking... Read More
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A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.

A wild and funny new illustrated children’s book from iconic bestselling picture-book duo Quentin Blake and Emma Chichester Clark.

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A remarkable collaboration – that brings together giants of the picture book world – to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future.


Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel – and, of course, she is taking her three little monkeys, Tim and Sam and Lulu. But what starts out as a relaxing break soon begins to unravel in this fun-filled and mischievous tale!

Quentin Blake’s delightfully funny story is brought to life by Emma Chichester Clark’s beautiful mixed-media illustration in this incredible follow-up to the magical Three Little Monkeys at Christmas.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008508630

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 312.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Quentin Blake is one of the best-loved storytellers in the world. His books include dozens of modern classics and he has collaborated with an incredible range of authors, perhaps most famously Roald Dahl. Quentin was appointed the first UK Children's Laureate in 1999, was created CBE in 2005, and received a knighthood for 'services to illustration' in the New Year's Honours for 2013. Emma Chichester Clark studied at the Royal College of Art . She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children’s books.

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