Little Hotchpotch - Hardcover

Patten, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0747546592 ISBN 13: 9780747546597

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2000

Synopsis

This work concerns the adventures of a creature that doesn't know what it is. And so he starts a quest, from the snowy icebergs to the dry savannah asking the question 'Who am I?. But nobody knows - until the wise old owl is asked; he knows the answer, and the clue is in the title.

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Review

Little Hotchpotch is, quite simply, one of the most delightful books you are ever likely to read, and is deserving of heavy-duty praise.

Written by poet Brian Patten, this stunning tale of a little beast who doesn't seem to belong to any particular species at all is boldly and cleverly executed, wittily combining words and pictures to illustrate the adorable (not to mention confused!) creature's plight.

As Little Hotchpotch goes in search of his roots, the reader is treated to a gloriously colourful and somewhat surreal treat that instantly captures the imagination. This will, without a doubt, become an all time favourite for any small child. (Age 3 and over) --Susan Harrison

About the Author

The author: Brian Patten is one of the most acclaimed poets writing today. He first made his name with Roger McGough and Adrian Henri as part of The Liverpool Poets and since then has established himself as one of the top children's poets of this decade. This is his first picture book text for Bloomsbury. The illustrator: Michael Terry is acclaimed for his characterful representations of animals. This is his second picture book for Bloomsbury, his first being the highly successful THE SELFISH CROCODILE. Michael lives in Kent.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0747546592
• ISBN 13: 9780747546597
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 25
• Illustrator: Terry Mike