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The Teacup

Brief Description
Long ago, three friends met a stranger who arrived with nothing but a suitcase containing a teacup and a picture of home. But now, when the friends come across a new stranger, their words of welcome are quickly replaced by fear and distrust... The Teacup is... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The companion to the beloved and international bestseller, The Suitcase

An evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from. A beautiful companion to The Suitcase from the creator of Frank and Bert.

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Long ago, three friends met a stranger who arrived with nothing but a suitcase containing a teacup and a picture of home. But now, when the friends come across a new stranger, their words of welcome are quickly replaced by fear and distrust...

The Teacup is an evocative story of hope that reminds us everyone has a story to tell, wherever they come from.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805138761

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 270.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Chris is originally from Bradford and studied illustration and graphic design at Bradford College of Art. In 2000 he moved to France where, amongst other things, he was an English teacher before working in newspaper layout and design.
When his children were small he realised he loved the picture books he read to them, sometimes even more than his children did - the Picture Book Bug had truly bitten. Chris has since written and illustrated several books and is currently thinking about the next one, probably with a cuppa in hand at home near Limoges. He likes listening to and making music, wandering around the countryside, a bit of running and riding a bike. His favourite season is autumn and his favourite colour is green.

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