Synopsis
Willy the chimp returns in this story to exchange his famous knitted sweater for a soccer strip. Willy loves football and longs for glory on the field, but he can't afford any boots and so he doesn't make the team. Then something happens and he finally gets his longed-for chance to shine.
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About the Author
Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal).
In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.
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Willy the Wizard
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Illus. by ANTHONY BROWNE (illustrator). First Edition. Football story for young children featuring Willy the chimpanzee. First Edn., 1995; green boards, illus. col.; illus. endpapers; unpaginated; illus. col. paintings. Spine/boards/pages very clean/crisp/bright. No inscriptions. Lightweight item, hence overseas customers will have SHIPPING CHARGES REDUCED subsequent to ordering. Fine. PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING. Hardback. Seller Inventory # 26616
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WILLY THE WIZARD - Signed with Original Drawing
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Printing. Laminated pictorial boards as issued. Unpaginated, illustrated in colour. Signed by Anthony Browne with an original drawing of Willy (in party hat!) to the verso of the flyleaf. Minor bumping to corners but otherwise a Fine bright copy. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 22102101
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Printing. Laminated pictorial boards as issued. Unpaginated, illustrated in colour. A wonderful copy, inscribed by Anthony Browne with an original drawing of Willy (in party hat!) to the verso of the flyleaf. A presentation copy from Browne to his fellow illustrator and children's author, Posy Simmonds. A Fine bright copy with minor bumping. Provenance: from the library of Posy Simmonds. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 1901200345