Daft Bat by Jeanne Willis

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Daft Bat by Jeanne Willis

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All the young wild animals think Bat is mad. How can she say a tree has the trunk at the top and the leaves at the bottom? Until, that is, they consult wise Owl who suggests that if they just try looking at things from Bat's point of view, they might see thing very differently.

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Daft Bat by Jeanne Willis

All the young wild animals think Bat is mad. How can she say a tree has the trunk at the top and the leaves at the bottom? Until, that is, they consult wise Owl who suggests that if they just try looking at things from Bat's point of view, they might see thing very differently.
"An innovative picture book for children that is great fun to read aloud" -- Tinners Rabbit Bookshop * Independent on Sunday *
"Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross won't let you down" * Independent on Sunday *
"A good book to share with a group and could be used as part of the PSHCE curriculum." * Write Away *
"Appeals to everyone's sense of humour" * Books for Keeps *
"Readers old enough to 'twig' the mismatch in perception between bat and the others before being confronted with the pages of upside down print will revel in the sustained joke with the author" * Books for Keeps *
Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children's picture book authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she has written Who's in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the Nottingham Children's Book Award, won the Red House Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the Sheffield Children's Book Award. Tony Ross has illustrated over 800 books, which are published all over the world. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver medal in the Smaries Prize 2003. He was the British choice for the Andersen Medal 2004. The Nanny Goat's Kid was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010. A major animated series of Tony Ross's Little Princess is curently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake. He lives in Oxfordshire.
SKU CIN1842706128VG
ISBN 13 9781842706121
ISBN 10 1842706128
Title Daft Bat
Author Jeanne Willis
Condition Very Good
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Year published 2007-10-04
Number of pages 32
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us