Dancing Frog (Picture Lions S.) - Hardcover

Blake, Quentin

9780006625926: Dancing Frog (Picture Lions S.)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0006625924 ISBN 13: 9780006625926

Publisher: Picture Lions, 1986

The heartbroken widow of a captain drowned at sea discovers a friendly amphibian at her lowest point. But he is no ordinary frog - he's a dancing frog set on saving her! Soon the duo are touring the world with their routine, spreading light and laughter - and carrying out the occasional rescue - wherever they go. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all.

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Review:

One of Quentin Blake's longer picture books, starring George the dancing frog and Gertrude, his greatest fan. Together they take show business by storm and become famous. Full of Quentin Blake's trademark illustrations and humorous text, this is a delightful story for sharing with young children, or for young readers to tackle by themselves.

About the Author:

Quentin Blake was born in London in 1932 and has drawn ever since he can remember. His books have won numerous awards, including the Whitbread Award, the Kate Greenaway Medal and the international Bologna Ragazzi Prize. He won the 2002Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the highest international recognition given to creators of children's books. In 1999 he was appointed the first ever Children's Laureate, and he received a knighthood for 'services to illustration' in the 2013 New Year's Honours.

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