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Ruffles and the New Green Thing
Series: Ruffles
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See moreRuff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this new picture book series from the award-winning author and illustrator David Melling
Ruff! Ruff! Meet Ruffles, the playful puppy who faces all the tricksy troubles of preschool life in this brightly coloured new picture book series.
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There's a new green thing in Ruffles and the New Green Thing's bowl and he does NOT like it. Not. One. Little. Bit.
But look! Ralph has come to play. Ruffles REALLY loves Ralph. Ralph always finds the best sticks, jumps the highest fences and digs the deepest holes.
So, when Ralph spots the new green thing and happily takes a BIG bite, well... Ruffles soon decides that broccoli can't be so bad, after all. In fact, it's DELICIOUS!
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Ruffles and the New Green Thing by David Melling has been appreciated for its charming storytelling and delightful illustrations. Readers have noted the engaging way it explores themes of curiosity and discovery, making it a hit with young audiences. The book is praised for its humour and the adorable character of Ruffles, which keeps children entertained and eager to learn more.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788009928
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
David grew up in London with various siblings and a selection of animals (the dog is probably worth a mention). His father was a sculptor and David remembers watching him work and being fascinated as carved faces and figures emerged from blocks of wood and stone. It took him a while to decide what he wanted to do with his pencils (he never stopped drawing), and for a period of time, back in the 1980's, he worked as a cel-renderer and background artist in several animation studios.
By the mid 1990's he began illustrating children's books. In 2001 he wrote and illustrated the first of his own picture books; The Kiss That Missed which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway award. He is probably best known for his Hugless Douglas series. To date he has created around 150 books in over 30 languages.
David lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and two children. Currently, there are no pets to speak of, now he's over the hamster/stick insect phase.
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