Twinn Roger (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 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.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Mervyn Mouse Goes Camping Sylvia Creche (Author) / Roger Twinn (Illustrator) Methuen Children's Books / Magnet Books, London, 1982 First Edition, Paperback ISBN: 9780416247909 / 0416247903 24 pages, full colour illustrations throughout Condition: As New / Fine This copy is in exceptional, near-mint condition. The covers are bright, clean, and crisp with no creasing, fading, or significant wear. The spine is tight and uncreased. All pages are pristine, free of inscriptions, markings, foxing, or tears. The binding is firm. It looks virtually unread and presents as a fresh copy from the original 1982 print run. A true collector's gem. Description & Story One sunny day, Mervyn Mouse and his friends decide to go camping—but the outdoor life has more than one surprise in store! Follow the charming gang of mice as they borrow gear from Auntie, ride in Old Pete's hay cart, struggle to pitch their tent, enjoy a campfire feast, tell spooky stories, and face a midnight adventure involving a tiger (and a helpful lion in the National Wildlife Park). Told in delightful rhyming verse with vibrant, humorous watercolour illustrations. A perfect bedtime read for ages 3-7. About the Author - Sylvia Creche Sylvia Creche is a British children's author best known for her warm, whimsical Mervyn Mouse series published in the early 1980s by Methuen/Magnet Books. Her stories feature endearing animal characters, gentle humour, and catchy rhymes that capture the joys and small mishaps of childhood adventures. The Mervyn Mouse books (including titles such as Mervyn Mouse at the Fair, Mervyn Mouse Joins the Sports Club, and Mervyn Mouse at the Zoo) remain fondly remembered for their light-hearted charm and engaging storytelling. About the Illustrator - Roger Twinn Roger Twinn is a talented British illustrator renowned for his expressive, lively artwork in children's literature. His illustrations for the Mervyn Mouse series are full of personality—exuberant mice with big eyes, detailed outdoor scenes, and playful action that perfectly complements Creche's text. Twinn's work brings energy and humour to every page, making the characters feel alive and the adventures immersive. His style is characteristic of high-quality 1980s British children's publishing. Edition Notes This is the true first edition (1982) of the standalone Magnet paperback. The book includes the full story, publisher's details on the title page, and the classic Magnet logo on the rear cover. It is part of a small, collectible series that is increasingly hard to find in this condition. Outstanding condition for a 44-year-old children's paperback. Charming, nostalgic 1980s artwork and verse that appeals to both children and adult collectors of vintage picture books. Scarce title—few copies survive in As New state. Roger Twinn (illustrator). …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Paperback picture book. Inscribed inside front cover, probably by the author: 'M x Love Sylvia' [abeb].