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Doctor Foster went to Gloucester

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Doctor Foster went to Gloucester
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Russell Punter
By (author) Russell Punter
Illustrated by David Semple
SeriesPicture Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:24
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 250
ISBN/Barcode 9781474903851
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 1 November 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This classic nursery rhyme is retold in a picture book version which sees Doctor Foster not only travelling to Gloucester, but also Oxford, Gosport, Stockton and Bognor, encountering not just rain but a range of other extreme weather conditions. Illustrated by David Semple, whose characterful artwork suits the doctor's dramatic journey perfectly. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Author Biography

Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. As a boy he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He later trained as a graphic designer before entering publishing. Since then, he has written over ninety books for children, including original fiction and adaptations of classic novels.

Reviews

This is a nice twist on an old rhyme which sees the redoubtable doctor move on from a soaking in the West Country to further misadventures as he moves from town to town. * The Guardian *