Quentin Blake's Amazing Animal Stories

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Meet fearsome alligators, clever coyotes, a jittery leopard, a shell-less tortoise and all sorts of amazing animals in these wonderful stories from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake.

Journey into the jungle, through the desert, into the mountains and beyond in this jam-packed collection of short stories, with artwork by iconic illustrator Quentin Blake.Go to a hippopotamus banquet!Meet a cunning jackal.Hear about a cheeky bird with an exciting new outfit.Discover some clever mice who escape a cat …and MUCH more …John Yeoman's lyrical and humorous storytelling is accompanied by unmistakable illustrations by Quentin Blake - one of the most-loved illustrators in the world today. This collection is perfect for reading aloud with younger children, or for helping with independent reading.

About the author

John Yeoman wrote his first children's book after leaving Cambridge University, where he read English. This began a collaboration with Quentin Blake which has continued for over forty years. John taught for twenty-eight years, before retiring to spend more time writing, reading and relaxing in France.Quentin Blake is one of today's most popular and best-loved children's illustrators. His books are loved by children all over the world. His titles include MR MAGNOLIA, MRS ARMITAGE and, of course, the many stories of Roald Dahl.

Quentin Blake is one of the best-loved storytellers in the world. His books include dozens of modern classics and he has collaborated with an incredible range of authors, perhaps most famously Roald Dahl. Quentin was appointed the first UK Children's Laureate in 1999, was created CBE in 2005, and received a knighthood for 'services to illustration' in the New Year's Honours for 2013.