The Topsy-Turvies by Francesca Simon
The Topsy-Turvies sleep in the kitchen, get up at midnight and have breakfast in the bedroom. They wear their coats indoors and their pyjamas when they go out. They are most surprised when they visit Mrs Plum next door and find she doesn't, so they decide to make her house lovely for her by turning everything upside down - and when a burglar climbs through the window, they do their best to make him feel at home. First published in 1995, this story is as witty and original as one would expect from the author of Horrid Henry. It is now reissued with brand-new illustrations by Emily Bolam, whose bright and brilliant pictures of the Topsy-Turvies are as much fun as the text.
'Simon's story, of an ordinary family who just happen to do everything back-to-front and upside-down, has Addams Family overtones...[Francesca's] gags are much better than those in [other picture books]' -- Nicola Smyth * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY (ARTS, BOOKS & CULTURE) *
'The illustrator beautifully matches and elaborates the text with lots of quirky goings-on, every page bringing visual delights... The whacky pictures supporting witty text will ensure this book becomes a favourite.' -- Gwynneth Bailey * BOOKS FOR KEEPS *
'The illustrator beautifully matches and elaborates the text with lots of quirky goings-on, every page bringing visual delights... The whacky pictures supporting witty text will ensure this book becomes a favourite.' -- Gwynneth Bailey * BOOKS FOR KEEPS *
Francesca Simon spent her childhood in California, and then went to Yale and Oxford Universities to study medieval history and literature. She now lives in London with her family. She has written over 50 books and won THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR in 2008 at the GALAXY BRITISH BOOK AWARDS for HORRID HENRY AND THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN.
Visit Francesca's website at www.francescasimon.com and keep up-to-date with Horrid Henry at www.horridhenry.co.uk.
Emily Bolam trained at Brighton Art College and is a very successful illustrator of children's books. She lives and works in Brighton.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781842551097 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842551094 |
| Title | The Topsy-Turvies |
| Author | Francesca Simon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2005-05-19 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |