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See moreJoin sprightly Frog and his energetic farmyard friends frolicking down by the cool of the pool - flipping and flopping, splishing and splashing, stomping and stamping in the watery wonderland. A wacky, rhyming text with lots of noises for joining in, and zany illustrations too.
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Join sprightly Frog and his energetic farmyard friends frolicking down by the cool of the pool—flipping and flopping, splishing and splashing, stomping and stamping in the watery wonderland.
A wacky, rhyming text with lots of noises for joining in, and zany illustrations too.
Discover the delightful adventure in Down By The Cool Of The Pool by Tony Mitton.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408346891
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 November 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orchard Books
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
- Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 2.0mm
Width: 241.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Tony Mitton (Author)
Highly-respected poet Tony Mitton has written many titles for children, including the picture books illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!, Down by the Cool of the Pool, Spookyrumpus (winner of the Sheffield Book Prize, the Dundee Book Award and the Portsmouth Book Award) and Jolly Olly Octopus among many others. In 2014 Tony won the prestigious CLPE Poetry Award for his retelling of Wayland. Tony spends his time writing, giving poetry performances and visiting primary schools. He lives in Cambridge.Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator) Guy Parker-Rees exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. Notable successes include picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, a worldwide besteller; Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards, and the highly acclaimed All Afloat on Noah's Boat. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.Also by Tony Mitton
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