Tidy

Author(s): Emily Gravett

Picture Books

From the creator of Meerkat Mail and Dogs, comes a very funny rhyming woodland story about the perils of being too tidy.Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy at all times, but what starts as the collecting of one fallen leaf escalates quickly and ends with the complete destruction of the forest! Will Pete realise the error of his ways and set things right?

Lush foliage and delightfully funny characters abound in this dramatic tale of overzealous neatness that delivers its message of environmental preservation with subtlety and humour. The freshness and vibrancy of the illustrations, the endearing charm of the animal characters, and the many deft comic details throughout make this a very special book - once you enter this forest, you'll never want to leave.

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Pete the badger likes to keep the forest neat and tidy. But sometimes it's good to know when to stop!

Kate Greenaway short list 2017

The message is admirable and the cut-out cover enticing, but the greatest joy is in the comic expressions, hand-wrought images and witty detail. Sunday Times If you haven't discovered the brilliant wit and inventiveness of award- winning Emily Gravett yet, then this superbly illustrated rhyming adventure is a great place to start... Gravett's familiar minor cast of bemused bunnies and dishevelled foxes pop up throughout and the pictures are packed with comic detail. Superb. Daily Mail This beautiful book, illustrated in warm tones, is full of expressive, characterful animals and tells a charming story. Emily Gravett's place in the world of children's books is already established but in Tidy she excels herself and will delight new audiences. -- Jane Sandell The Scotsman Funny, rhyming woodland story with an environmental message The Bookseller Another sure-fire hit Huffington Post Can you think of a better way to show children the virtues of the forests and the dangers of losing them? I can't! The Book Bag A quirky rhyming woodland story about the perils of being too tidy Irish Independent a jolly introduction to taking care of the environment that's filled with humour and charm WRD

General Fields

  • : 9781447273998
  • : PAN MACMILLAN UK
  • : PAN MACMILLAN UK
  • : 0.244
  • : April 2017
  • : 22.50 cmmm X 26.00 cmmm
  • : May 2017
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Paperback
  • : Emily Gravett