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The Wind in the Willows
Series: Campbell First Stories
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See moreA first novelty retelling of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.
A first novelty retelling of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, with push, pull and slide mechanisms.
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First Stories: The Wind in the Willows is the perfect introduction for young children to Kenneth Grahame's classic tale.
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Little ones can collect more books in the First Stories series, including Doctor Dolittle, Peter Pan, and Pinocchio.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529016901
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Board book
Date Published: 06 August 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Campbell Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Hannah Abbo
- Illustrated by Hannah Abbo
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 181.0mm
Height: 179.0mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 10
About the Author
Jean Claude is a self-taught illustrator living and working in Manchester, UK. While he's most at home with his drawing tablet and a cup of strong coffee, Jean also enjoys long walks with his dog Ted, preparing elaborate meals and visiting the zoo for artistic inspiration! He has illustrated several First Stories titles for Campbell, including Doctor Dolittle and A Christmas Carol.
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