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The Big Red Squirrel and the Little Rhinoceros

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Big Red Squirrel and the Little Rhinoceros
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mischa Damjan
Illustrated by Ralph Steadman
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 298,Width 221
ISBN/Barcode 9781843651307
ClassificationsDewey:833.914
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Pavilion Children's Books
Publication Date 15 June 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A beautifully imaginitive gem from the 60's, brought bang up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel.Life in the forest is difficult for the small animals. The Squirrel, Mouse and Frog always have to be on the look-out for the big creatures, such as the Lion, Rhinoceros and Crocodile.But one day things magically change... 'A forgotten treasure!' - The Bookseller highlights A retro book with a real sixties feel, fondly remembered by many of today's parents. Beautifully illustrated by the great Ralph Steadman. An important message about being yourself, magically told. A beautifully imaginitive gem from the 60's, brought bang up-to-date while maintaining a wonderful retro feel. Life in the forest is difficult for the small animals. The Squirrel, Mouse and Frog always have to be on the look-out for the big creatures, such as the Lion, Rhinoceros and Crocodile. But one day things magically change... the little animals grow bigger and the large animals shrink. But is live really any easier for the Squirrel now that he is King of the forest? THE ILLUSTRATOR Ralph Steadman is a cartoonist and caricaturist famous for his illustrations for Punch, Private Eye, the Daily Telegraph, the New York Times and Rolling Stone and for his work with gonzo writer Hunter S Thompson. Titles include: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Joke's Over and editions of the classics Animal Farm and Alice in Wonderland.

Author Biography

Mischa Damjan is the pen name of publisher Dimitri Sidjanski, who along with his wife founded North South Books in Switzerland. Ralph Steadman is a cartoonist and caricaturist famous for doing freelance work for Punch, Private Eye, the Daily Telegraph, the New York Times and Rolling Stone. Steadman is renowned for his political and social caricatures and cartoons and also for illustrating a number of picture books. He has won awards far too numerous to mention. Ralph Steadman is best known for his work with gonzo writer Hunter S Thompson. Titles include: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Joke's Over and editions of the classics Animal Farm and Alice in Wonderland.

Reviews

'A forgotten treasure!' - The Bookseller highlights