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Albert Talbot: Master of Disguise
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Ideal for young children who enjoy imaginative play and stories about creativity and self-expression. Perfect for parents and educators seeking a fun, encouraging picture book that celebrates individuality and adventure.
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See moreA funny, vibrant story following Albert through his day as he pretends to be a host of exciting characters from outlaw to adventurer. But is there anything better than being a boy called Albert?
A funny and wildly imaginative celebration of make-believe play.
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A fun and playful story celebrating the joys of make-believe play and the freedom to be whoever you want, from the author of The Misadventures of Frederick, Ben Manley, and Daddy Long Legs illustrator Aurélie Guillerey.
Not keen on swimming lessons? Now you are Zandrian Delaclair, Antarctic Submariner - destroyer of the abominable Vampire Cuttlefish!
Albert goes through his day from getting up, to going to school and finally to bed, facing various challenges. But by imagining himself as powerful heroes he is able to wear each persona and feel brave in adversity, dangerous when powerless, transgressive when bound by the rules.
Taking on exciting identities from: Rusti Buffels, Fearless Mountaineer, to Professor Octavius Pickleswick, Mechanical Engineer, Albert comes to find that although pretending to be someone else can be fun and exciting, it's also just as wonderful being yourself.
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Critics praise Ben Manley’s original text filled with outlandish names and imaginative scenarios, complemented perfectly by Aurélie Guillerey's vibrant and detailed illustrations. The book delights with lively pictures and humorous detail, capturing children's creativity and encouraging their own make-believe adventures. Reviews from The Sunday Times, BookTrust, and The Guardian describe it as adorable, funny, and inspiring.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509882250
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Two Hoots
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Aurélie Guillerey
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 235.0mm
Height: 275.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Aurélie Guillerey shared her time growing up in France between school and a conservatoire where she learnt to play the piano. She went on to study Illustration at the renowned L'Ecole Superieur des Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg, graduating in 1999. She now lives in Rennes, France. Ben Manley is a writer and designer. His writing is full of humour and heart with a touch of the gothic - as weird and wonderful as an attic full of vampire hamsters. He also works as a digital copywriter and web designer. Ben lives in Norwich with his wife and two children.
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