Bobo does not want to go to bed. He is sure there is someone hiding beneath it, just waiting to jump out and grab him. Bobo's grampa Boo-Dad knows all about those fearful creatures, when he was a youngster he had some pretty close encounters of his own. And he knows exactly what to do to scare the little terrors away. But Bobo is finding something out: some creatures are not as bad as they're made out to be. What if he makes up his own mind about the thing underneath his bed? What if he takes a chance - and sees what happens ...
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Alexis Deacon graduated from the University of Brighton where he studied Illustration, with a first class honours degree. Before graduating he was also awarded the Burt Brill and Cardens award for the second best degree show in 2000. He now lives in London.
Bobo does not want to go to bed. He is sure there is someone hiding beneath it, just waiting to jump out and grab him. Bobo's grampa Boo-Dad knows all about these fearful creatures - when he was a youngster he had some pretty close encounters of his own. And he knows exactly what to do to scare the little terrors away.
But Bobo is finding something out: some creatures are not as bad as they're made out to be. What if he makes up his own mind about the thing underneath the bed? What if he takes a chance - and sees what happens...
In a sweeping rhythm, Barbara Jean Hick's wondrous story of family relationships, tolerance and discovery is set in a captivating other-world full of enchantment and surprise. Alexis Deacon's stunning painting bring it all to life to make one of the most magical picture books of modern times.
'[Deacon's] illustrations ...carry distant reminders of some of the best illustrators of the last 100 years and yet still remain uniquely his own.'
Sunday Telegraph
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00104568581
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP38778761
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Bobo does not want to go to bed. He is sure there is someone hiding beneath it, just waiting to jump out and grab him. Bobo's grampa Boo-Dad knows all about those fearful creatures, when he was a youngster he had some pretty close encounters of his own. And he knows exactly what to do to scare the little terrors away. But Bobo is finding something out: some creatures are not as bad as they're made out to be. What if he makes up his own mind about the thing underneath his bed? What if he takes a chance - and sees what happens . Seller Inventory # CIN0091884985G
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Very Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! Seller Inventory # X0091884985X2
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0091884985I3N00
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fair. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR005700288
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Seller: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_484596787
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP38778761
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Seller: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Alexis Deacon (illustrator). Reprint. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Fine condition in pictorial boards in a near fine dustjacket. Dustjacket now protected in our purpose made clear archival plastic sleeve. A lovely book in excellent condition. Wonderful colour illustrations by the award-winning Alexis Deacon. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Unpaginated. A wondrous story of family relationships, tolerance and discovery. Seller Inventory # 332445
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