The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book

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The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book is a delightful children's tale that follows the adventure of a mischievous creature known as the Gobbledygook. This curious being is causing chaos by munching its way through books, and it's up to the young protagonist to stop it before it's too late. With vibrant illustrations and playful language, this story ignites an appreciation for books while offering a fun-filled exploration of imagination and friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book

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Something is coming. Can you see? It snuffles and gruffles. What can it be? Look! Look! It's a Gobbledygook! It's ripping up pages and eating a book!

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The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book is described as a delightful and fun read that is visually stunning, with a charm that appeals to both children and adults.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143506935

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 155g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Arthur Baysting (Author) Arthur Baysting is an award-winning screenwriter, children's television writer, a songwriter and an advocate for children's rights. He comes from New Zealand and used to be a stand-up comedian. Justine Clarke (Author) Justine Clarke is one of Australia's most accomplished and admired performers- a best-selling children's singer; acclaimed film, television and stage actress with credits that include Tangle, Love My Way, Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome, Japanese Story and Hedda Gabler. With this is also her constant, reassuring presence on the ABC TV institution, Play School and recent critical and commercial success The Time of Our Lives. Justine's live shows include sing-a-long favourites from her three ARIA nominated albums, I Like to Sing, Songs to Make You Smile and Great Big World, accompanied by a live band of fine musicians. Tom Jellett (Illustrator) Tom Jellett is an Australian illustrator based in Sydney. Tom has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited, working on The Australian, The Weekend Australian and The Daily Telegraph and his work has appeared in the South China Morning Post, The Week and Medical Observer. He is an acclaimed children's book illustrator whose work includes a series about a little pirate (The Littlest Pirate), books about a teddy bear called Ted (Ted Goes Wild, Ted Gets Lost and Ted Hits Town) and most recently, the series Sporty Kids, written by Felice Arena. His picture book with Justine Clarke and Arthur Baysting, The Gobbledygook is Eating a Book, has been an Australian bestseller whilst his latest picture books with Penguin Random House include Why I L

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