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One Hungry Dragon
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A laugh-out-loud romp with a counting theme and one very big BURP that's guaranteed to get children giggling. Written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, and illustrated by Alex Willmore, finalist of Oscar's Book Prize.
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STOMP! STOMP! STOMP! Here comes Bernardo ... and he's one HUNGRY dragon! This dragon is on the hunt for his lunch - is there anything that he won't try to gobble up?
A hilarious counting tale featuring lots of favourite fairy tale characters, including magical mermaids, fairy godmothers, funny frogs . . . and one very big BURP!
A laugh-out-loud romp written by Alastair Chisholm, winner of Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, The Queen's Knickers Award and Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize. Illustrated by Alex Willmore, winner of Oscar's Book Prize.
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One Hungry Dragon is praised for its vibrant and engaging illustrations by Alex Willmore, which enhance Alastair Chisholm's fun and quirky storytelling. The book is noted for its visual appeal, contributing to a delightful experience for young readers.
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ISBN: 9781444966602
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Children's Books
Illustration: Full colour
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Alex Willmore
- Illustrated by Alex Willmore
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 6.0mm
Width: 248.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 190g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Alastair Chisholm (Author)
Alastair Chisholm is the author of the sci-fi middle-grade adventures, Orion Lost, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and Adam-2, which won the Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year. Alastair's debut picture book, The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears, was shortlisted for Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize, and Inch and Grub won Scottish Book Trust's Bookbug Prize and The Queen's Knickers Award. Alastair has also written several puzzle books for children and adults, including Kids' Book of Sudoku and Kids' Book of Kakuro.Alex Willmore (Illustrator) Alex Wilmore is an author and bestselling children's book illustrator. He has been drawing since he could first hold a pencil, bringing characters to life with a sense of mischief and fun. Alex's debut picture book, The Runaway Pea, won the Shrewsbury Book Fest Award and the FCBG Award, and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Oscar's Book Prize. Alex currently lives in his hometown of Northampton with his wife, two sons and their cats.Also by Alastair Chisholm
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