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The Wild Washerwomen

John Yeoman author Quentin Blake illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:2nd Apr '09

Should be back in stock very soon

The Wild Washerwomen cover

Paperback reissue of this classic picture book from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake about seven feisty washerwomen and their escape from a very large pile of laundry!

'Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!'Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. Until along come seven woodcutters, eager to teach them a lesson. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...'Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!' Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen, with far too much washing to do. When their voices aren't heard they decide to go on strike - and wreak havoc in the local villages. No one can control the washerwomen, until seven woodcutters, decide to try. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...

"A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment." * Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian *
"A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids *
"This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this." * Blackbird Pie *
"A riot of a book." * Cork Evening Echo *

ISBN: 9781842709146

Dimensions: 230mm x 270mm x 5mm

Weight: 165g

32 pages