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Hat Tricks by Satoshi Kitamura is a whimsical children's book that follows a magician named Hattie as she astounds her audience by pulling a surprising array of things out of her hat. With colourful illustrations, the story captures young readers' imaginations as they eagerly anticipate what will emerge next. It's a delightful adventure full of unexpected twists and enchanting surprises.
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Format: Hardback
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Hat Tricks

Age range 0 to 5 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKTRUST STORYTIME AWARD

Satoshi Kitamura is an internationally renowned master of the picture book genre. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new picture book for several years. Satoshi Kitamura took part in the Children's Illustration Show in October 2018. Postcards available. Worldwide popularity: already sold in 10 languages. Selected for the Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize 2019

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Age range 0 to 5

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKTRUST STORYTIME AWARD

Meet Hattie the Magician - she may be little, but she is a born performer!

Hattie the rabbit conjures an amazing succession of animals out of her hat, and for a grand finale, produces a wonderful habitat where they can all live. Bigger and bigger animals start appearing, and before each page turn, there is a visual clue as to who will pop out of the hat next.

'A masterfully crafted story for tots, impeccable in its apparent simplicity, yet with all the elements of tension, resolution and surprise needed in a good story. Perfection!' - Carousel

'Rhythm, rhyme, tongue-twisters and a colourful explosion of animals are all delivered with a magical flourish. A perfect book for sharing!' - Alison Brumwell, Storytime Prize judge

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Hat Tricks by Satoshi Kitamura is celebrated for its engaging interactive elements, captivating rhythm, and rhyme that delight both children and parents. The book is praised for its colourful and bold illustrations that effectively convey the story's tension and surprise. Reviews highlight its masterful simplicity, vibrant artistic flair, and playful narrative, making it an ideal picture book for young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912650026

Publisher: Scallywag Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scallywag Press

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Satoshi Kitamura had no formal art training but drew constantly from an early age and devoured comics. His career started with commercial illustration work for adverts and magazines; then he moved to London in 1979, and made his picture book debut with ANGRY ARTHUR, which in 1983 won the Mother Goose Award for the most exciting newcomer to British illustration. Since then Satoshi has illustrated over 20 of his own books and many more in collaboration with internationally renowned authors Hiawyn Oram, Jon Agard, and Colin McNaughton.

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