Jamie and Angus

Description

Warm, timeless and humorous illustrated stories about a boy and his soft toy companion by the former Children's Laureate, with new illustrations by celebrated artist Sam Usher. When Jamie sets eyes on Angus he knows they will be the best of friends. On Christmas morning, they're finally united and soon the toy Highland bull is Jamie's constant companion. Jamie and Angus. Angus and Jamie. These heartwarming stories for young readers are filled with playful adventures and lessons in just how wonderful friends can be. They are brought to life with enchanting black and white illustrations from the celebrated author-illustrator Sam Usher.

Anne Fine has won the Smarties Book Prize, the Guardian Children's Fiction Award, the Carnegie Medal (twice) and has twice been voted Children's Author of the Year. She lives in County Durham. Sam Usher is the celebrated author-illustrator of Snow, Rain and Sun. He has illustrated several titles including most recently Umbrella Mouse. He has also been been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize, the Red House Children's Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He lives in London.

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