Tattybogle
Sandra Ann Horn author Ken Brown illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:3rd May '07
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This award-winning classic tale about a scarecrow's place in the world will charm all young children.
Tattybogle, the scarecrow, has a head full of straw and cheerful thoughts. Then one day, the playful wind blows too hard, and all that is left of Tattybogle is an old stick. But that is only the start of a glorious new life, because the stick starts to take root in the earth, and becomes a tree.Tattybogle, the scarecrow, has a head full of straw and cheerful thoughts. The rain is Tattybogle's music, the wind is his dancing partner. Then one day the playful wind blows too hard, and all that is left of Tattybogle is an old stick. But that is only the start of a glorious new life, because the stick starts to take root in the earth, and becomes a tree . . .
"Excellent for reading aloud" * Evening Standard *
"A gentle story of hope and renewal" * Daily Mirror *
"Beautiful" * Daily Telegraph *
"A beautifully written book and one that is very enjoyable to read aloud . . . its underlying theme of hope and renewal will provide many talking points and will ultimately leave young readers and their parents feeling most uplifted." * THE BOOKBAG *
"The story is one of gentle rejuvenation . . . a lovely pastoral piece." * THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *
- Short-listed for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal (UK).
ISBN: 9781842706855
Dimensions: 270mm x 221mm x 4mm
Weight: 189g
32 pages