Shhh! Lift-the-Flap Book

Name: Shhh! Lift-the-Flap Book
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780340746622
Price: 20.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

By Sally Grindley

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Summary

Shhh! Lift-the-Flap Book by Sally Grindley is a delightful interactive children's book that encourages young readers to explore a mysterious castle and its inhabitants. As they lift the flaps, they are urged to tiptoe and keep quiet so as not to wake the sleeping creatures inside. The book combines engaging illustrations and simple text to create an immersive and playful reading experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful lift-the-flap book if you're looking for an engaging and interactive story that captivates young readers. Filled with surprises and charming illustrations, it offers a sense of adventure and mystery that is perfect for curious little minds.

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A reissue of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Shhh!, which has sold over 300,000 copies.

A reissue of the critically acclaimed and bestselling Shhh! - that has sold over 200,000 copies.

Description

Shhh! You are about to enter a giant's castle. Can you get through the book without waking up the enormous scary giant? What will you do if he wakes up? Why shut the book of course!

Shhh! is based loosely on Jack and the Beanstalk and physically involves the child in narrative and adventure. Lift-up flaps cleverly offer reassurance to the intruder until they reach the final pages.

Now reissued with a beautiful new cover.

'With its understated text and imaginative artwork, this unusual work draws readers into story and setting in a way that few picture books can.' - Publishers Weekly

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?

Shhh! Lift-the-Flap Book by Sally Grindley is highly praised for engaging children during storytime, particularly for its interactive aspect that captivates young audiences. Reviewers note that the book's suspenseful narrative and the opportunity for readers to use expressive storytelling make it a hit in preschool settings, encouraging children to listen attentively and participate actively.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340746622

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: full colour throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Utton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 34

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sally Grindley

About the Author

Sally began writing in 1984 while she was working for a children's book club. Since 1995 she has been writing full time and has recently won the Smarties Prize. She now has some fifty titles in print. 'Shhh' won the Children's Bok Award in 1992 and was shortlisted for the Smartie. s'Wake Up Dad' won the 1989 Best Books for Babies Award and 'There's a Monster Who Eats Books' in our House was Highly Commended in the 1997 Right Start/Petit Filous award, shortlisted in the 1998 Sheffield Children's Book Award and selected by the Young Book Trust in 1998 as one of the '100 best books'. Peter Utton is a prize-winning author and illustrator with many books for children under his belt. He won the Smarties Book Prize and was a runner up for the Mother Goose Award.

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