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Pants

By Giles Andreae
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In Pants by Giles Andreae, children are taken on a whimsical and lively journey through the vibrant and amusing world of pants. With cheerful rhymes and colourful illustrations, the book invites young readers to explore the endless variety of pants, celebrating their fun and silliness in a way that sparks imagination and laughter.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate humour and a bit of silliness, offering a fun exploration of different kinds of pants through an engaging, joyful narrative.

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A re-issue of this bestselling book that celebrates Pants, for everyone who wears them... and everyone who doesn't!

This book will have you singing, dancing, and waving your knickers in the air!

Pants is a picture book with a brilliant rhyming text by Giles Andreae and lots of hilarious pictures by Nick Sharratt. As we go through the book we meet lots of different animals, people, and sometimes objects, each wearing a different kind of pants—every shape, pattern, colour, size, and style that you can think of—and lots more besides! This is a book children will ask for again and again.

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Pants by Giles Andreae is often praised for its vibrant illustrations and catchy, rhyming text that captivates young readers. Reviews commend its fun and engaging exploration of different types of pants, encouraging children's imagination and laughter. The whimsical nature of the book makes it a delightful read for both parents and children, with many appreciating its light-hearted approach to storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241381687

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
  • Illustrated by Nick Sharratt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Giles Andreae Penguin Books

About the Author

Giles Andreae (Author) Giles Andreae is an award-winning children's author and has written both fiction titles and bestselling picture books, such as Pants and The Lion Who Wanted to Love. He has won the Federation of Children's Book Award and the Booktrust Early Years Award, but he is probably most famous as the creator of the phenomenally successful Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stick man. Giles lives in Notting Hill with his wife and four children. Nick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Brighton.

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