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Snappy Birthday by Mark Sperring is a delightful children’s book where a group of animals comes together to plan a fun-filled surprise birthday party for their friend. The story is set in a vibrant, engaging world where teamwork and friendship play a central role in creating a joyful celebration, filled with unexpected turns and plenty of laughs.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a lively and humourous story that captures the excitement and chaos of a birthday party. With vibrant illustrations and engaging text, it’s perfect for young readers who love playful adventures and surprises.

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Snappy Birthday

The children can't wait - a birthday party? What fun! But their next-door neighbour is not all he seems. For starters, there's his large snout and very sharp teeth. Not to mention his scaly skin . . . Yes, there's no two ways about it, he's definitely a CROCODILE. Erm, crocodiles don't eat children, do they?

Meet Snap, the crocodile who just LOVES children (for his tea)

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One day an invitation Came to number 24. It was from a next-door neighbour Who they'd never met before. The children can't wait - a birthday party? What fun! But their next-door neighbour is not all he seems. For starters, there’s his large snout and very sharp teeth. Not to mention his scaly skin . . . Yes, there's no two ways about it, he's definitely a CROCODILE. Erm, crocodiles don't eat children, do they? A riotous romp of a picture book, superbly written by Mark Sperring and brilliantly illustrated by Laura Anderson. Snappy Birthday is the perfect present for any child - whether it's their birthday, or not!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408852620

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 December 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Laura Ellen Anderson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Mark Sperring studied at Bath Academy of Art and Camberwell College of Art before working as a printer and a bookseller, and later becoming a children's book author. Mark is the author of Dino-Baby, Dino-Mummy (Bloomsbury) and Father Christmas on the Naughty Step (Puffin). He lives in Bristol. Laura Anderson is a hugely exciting new illustrator of picture books. In 2013, she illustrated CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell's Snowflakes, with Puppies and Kittens (Boxer Books) set to follow suit in 2014. Snappy Birthday is Laura's first book with Bloomsbury. www.lauraellenanderson.co.uk @Lillustrator

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