The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up: no 4 (Read Aloud Books) - Hardcover

Tomlinson, Jill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0416563902 ISBN 13: 9780416563900

Publisher: Methuen young books, 1977

Synopsis

The story of Hilda, a lively and persistent hen, and her determination, first to visit her Auntie's chicks and then to rear a family of her own. This book is one of a selection of Jill Tomlinson animal stories which include "The Cat Who Wanted to go Home" and "The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up".

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About the Author

Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! She is most known for her stories, 'The Cat Who Wanted to Grow Up', 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark', 'The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up', 'The Otter Who Wanted to Know', 'The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out' and 'The Aardvak Who Wasn't Sure'.

Paul Howard is a very successful illustrator whose illustrations for the picture book of 'The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark' by Jill Tomlinson have been widely acclaimed. Paul lives in Belfast with his wife and three children. 'Bugville' was the first book Paul has written, followed by the sequel 'Trouble in Bugville'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Methuen young books
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0416563902
• ISBN 13: 9780416563900
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96
• Illustrator: Hellard Susan