the pencil allan ahlberg

The acclaimed duo behind The Runaway Dinner and Previously imagine the comical world that comes to life when a pencil starts to draw⠦⠜A hilarious and utterly enchanting new classic⠝ The TimesA special fifteenth anniversary edition of a modern classic. The Pencil is a playful, witty, wonderfully quirky story about the power of imagination. Say hi to Banjo! Once a pencil draws him, there s no telling what will come next ⠓ a dog, a cat, a chase (of course), and a paintbrush to colour in an ever-expanding group of family and friends. But it s not long before the complaints begin ⠓ This hat looks silly! My ears are too big! ⠓ until the poor pencil has no choice but to draw ⠦ a rubber. Oh no! In the hands of Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman, can anything but havoc and hilarity ensue? With gorgeous golden foil on the cover and spine, this edition is one to share and treasure. WINNER OF THE RED HOUSE CHILDREN S BOOK AWARDSHORLISTED FOR THE ROALD DAHL FUNNY PRIZESHORLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD

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Miss Jump the Jockey is a hilarious picture book by Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Miss Josie Jump the jockey can t wait to gallop in a race like her mum, her brother and even her grandma, but everyone says she s too young. But then grandma s horse gets a sore throat and Jimmy Jump gets a splinter in his bottom so she might get her chance at last...Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber s mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children s writers. He has published over 100 children s books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.Look out for other hilarious Happy Familiies books!Mrs Wobble the Waitress; Mr Biff the Boxer; Master Money the Millionaire

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One of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques.Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons - in how to trick stern school inspectors.Based on the classic Happy Families card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss Children s Rights Workshop.

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The teacher tapped his forehead. At last! the children cried!The answer, Sir s, in your head...What a perfect place to hide Jump into Allan Ahlberg s playful world of poetry, perfect for primary school children.Shed a tear for The Boy Without A Name, discover the secrets to teachers (they NEVER leave the school!?) and try to solve the riddles of The Answer. Packed with rhythmic poetry and playful songs, this timeless collection has delighted children for generations. Every desk should hide a copy; every staff room own one - The ObserverDiscover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:Starting SchoolPlease Mrs Bultler

Objev podobné jako Heard it in the Playground - Allan Ahlberg

Master Money the Millionaire is a hilarious book by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Andre Amstutz.Master Money is a very rich little boy indeed. When he s only four years old, he finds buried treasure in his garden. When he s five, he finds buried treasure in the sandpit at school. And, at six, he finds buried treasure on the beach. But then Mister Creep the Crook finds him ...Look out for these Happy Families books, too!Mrs Wobble the Waitress, Mr Biff the Boxer, Miss Jump the Jockey

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Allan Ahlberg s The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is a nostalgic, autobiographical story about football, schooldays and growing-up in the 50s. Allan Ahlberg is the internationally bestselling author of children s classics that include Peepo! and Each Peach, Pear Plum, illustrated by Janet Ahlberg.Archie was a wonder dog in all our eyes. Nearly a year ago he had got run over. They found his foot in the street but the rest of him ran off. Mr Purnell mourned for a while; Mrs Purnell offered to beat the motorcyclist up or at least wreck his bike. Then, lo and behold, a fortnight later back came Archie. Coronation year, 1953. The boys from the bottom pitch - a great soup of boys - play football. When the Coronation Cup is proposed, they put their heads together, pool their pocket money and get a team up. There s no chance they ll win of course. They re just the odds and sods in Mr Cork s opinion. Besides, he d go berserk if they did; menace them with his one good arm and pulverise their desks with his cricket stump. They d be better off losing.The Boyhood of Burglar Bill is the second in a sequence of stories in which Allan Ahlberg explores his own childhood. My Brother s Ghost, shortlisted for the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize, was the first. Allan Ahlberg has published books for children of all ages from the picture books Peepo!, Each Peach, Pear, Plum, The Jolly Postman and the Funnybones series - illustrated by Janet Ahlberg - to his books for older readers including Woof! and his books of verse: Please Mrs. Butler and Heard it in the Playground.

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Four hilarious capers by the inimitable Allan Ahlberg, now in one bumper volume! Ideal for early readers, with lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen.The Man Who Wore All His Clothes, Winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, is joined for the first time by The Woman Who Won Things, The Children Who Smelled a Rat and The Cat Who Got Carried Away in this brilliantly funny quartet of early readers by the internationally acclaimed Allan Ahlberg.One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend s house to watch TV ... and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, swift-paced and farcical romp as the plots of each family member interweave, ending in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day. And that s just the first story...Praise for The Gaskitt Stories Ahlberg s direct and funny storytelling style makes reading as near-effortless as possible. Guardian Huge fun and ideal for early readers. Independent on Sunday A delight from beginning to end. The pictures are outstanding and mark the advent of a really inspired illustrator. The Financial Times

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The first of Allan Ahlberg s mini-masterpieces for early readers, with striking illustrations by Katharine McEwen.Winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, this book is the first in a series of brilliantly funny early readers by Allan Ahlberg. One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend s house to watch TV and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, massively swift-paced and farcical romp as different plots interweave and end in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day! With lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen.

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Each Peach Pear Plum - the classic picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character.In this bookWith your little eye,Take a look,And play I spy Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum: Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius Elaine Moss This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It s a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect! Child Education A charming, pictorial fantasia...a warm, sunny, delectable picture book Brian Alderson, The TimesAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children s picture books. The Baby s Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; The Baby s Catalogue; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

Objev podobné jako Each Peach Pear Plum - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

40 years of Peepo!Peepo! is the much-loved picture book classic by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.Peepo! is a modern classic that continues to delight generations of babies and toddlers and their parents. Look through the holes to spot details from the wonderful illustrations. Peepo! A perfect gift for new babies and parents, no home should be without a copy!Here s a little babyOne, two, threeStanding in his cotWhat does he see?Peepo! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come.Praise for Peepo! The best book ever published for babies - Books for Your Children Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo! - Sunday Telegraph A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing - Nursery WorldAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children s picture books. The Baby s Catalogue was inspired by their daughter, Jessica. The Ahlbergs books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal.Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Burglar Bill; Cops and Robbers; The Baby s Catalogue; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

Objev podobné jako Peepo! - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

Discover the magical Christmas story that has delighted children for generations!The Jolly Postman has a busy day ahead. It s Christmas Eve in Fairy-Tale Land and there s plenty of post for him to deliver!There s a card for Baby Bear, a get-well jigsaw for Humpty Dumpty and even something for Red Riding Hood. But, can he deliver it all before Christmas?Little hands will love opening the envelopes to read the post in this magical story, full of festive, fairy tale surprises!Praise for The Jolly Christmas Postman:Incorporating The Jolly Christmas Postman into our Christmas Book advent was a stroke of holiday magic for my family. This charming book, filled with interactive elements and familiar characters, brought joy and wonder to our festive season - 5 star reader reviewGorgeous book with envelopes inside containing little extras. Daughter still loves this book. Very charming. All kids should have a copy - 5 star reader reviewLooking for more Ahlberg stories? Burglar BillStarting SchoolPeepo Funnybones

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This is a new Puffin edition of Allan Ahlberg s best-selling Cops and Robbers classic picture book, with a brand new cover! The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave office Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.Look out for these other classics by Allan Ahlberg:Kicking a Ball; The Baby s Catalogue; Burglar Bill; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please Mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill

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For anyone who can t see a ball without wanting to kick it, head it, shoot it, or boot it! Not eating an ice-creamOr riding a bikeNo - kicking a ballIs what I like. What I like best, yes, most of allin my whole life is . . . kicking a ball.A wonderful rhyming story to read aloud, Kicking A Ball will not disappoint fans of Allan Ahlberg. First written as a poem, the little boy in the story has been brought to life perfectly by artist Sebastien Braun. Every parent will be able to immediately relate to the simple joy felt by a boy simply kicking a ball, and how there is nothing else quite like it.The incomparable Allan Ahlberg takes us on a journey from childhood to fatherhood full of humour, warmth, friendship . . . and football.

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Each Peach Pear Plum is a timeless picture book classic from the bestselling illustrator/author team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo!. Each beautifully illustrated page in this pocket-sized edition encourages young children to interact with the picture to find the next fairy tale and nursery rhyme character. This mini paperback version is the perfect size for little hands to hold!In this bookWith your little eye,Take a look,And play I spy Praise for Each Peach Pear Plum: Deceptively simple. Each Peach Pear Plum is a work of genius Elaine Moss This familiar rhyme has been given the brilliant Ahlbreg treatment to which no young child can fail to respond. It s a book which will be read over and over again . . . just perfect! Child Education A charming, pictorial fantasia...a warm, sunny, delectable picture book Brian Alderson, The TimesAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children s books and with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning children s picture books, including Peepo!, and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly Postman.

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Are you starting school? How exciting!Following a number of children s first experiences, this picture book takes children right from their very first day to the end of the school year. This reassuring read will support even the most nervous school-starter, exploring each emotion, from fear to excitement, with care.Ideal for starting conversations about any pre-school nerves, this timeless classic is packed with playful illustrations and easy to understand explanations.Starting School, one more Janet and Allan Ahlberg book that gets everything right - The Guardian

Objev podobné jako Starting School - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

A beautiful brand new cased board book version of this classic picture book by the iconic Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Each Peach Pear Plum introduces characters from well-known nursery stories, such as the Three Bears, Mother Hubbard and Tom Thumb, and encourages children to participate and to find the characters hidden in the pictures. The text, with its strong rhyme and rhythm, is perfect to read aloud to very young children, while the game of I Spy keeps children enthralled. My children loved this book and I ve bought a copy for each of my grandchildren, listening to them start to read it and grow in confidence as the rhythmic words flow brings such lovely memories flooding back. - a 5-star Amazon reviewer

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Please Mrs Butler, this boy Derek DrewKeeps copying my work, Miss. What shall I do? Discover this hilarious collection of poetry by award-winning Allan Ahlberg, perfect for primary school children.Packed with playful poems about reading tests, never-ending school projects and playground quarrels, this collection has delighted generations of children and adults alike. Voted the most important children s poetry book of the 20th century in a Books for Keeps poll, Please Mrs Butler belongs in every child s bedroom. Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner - The Guardian Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight - Sunday TimesDiscover more school stories from Alan Ahlberg:Starting SchoolHeard It In The Playground

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Skeleton Crew is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg s iconic children s picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers! Zzz! The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on-board their little boat. But one night - Yo-ho-ho - the pirates come and put them out to sea on a tiny raft, launching them on an oceanful of new adventures. By far our best writer for the young - Daily TelegraphAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children s books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children s picture books, including Peepo!, Each Peach Pear Plum and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly Postman. Other titles in the Funnybones series include Funnybones, The Ghost Train, The Black Cat, The Pet Shop, Bumps in the Night, Dinosaur Dreams, Mystery Tour, Give the Dog a Bone and A Brilliant Bone Rattling Collection, all of which are available from Puffin.

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Big Skeleton, Little Skeleton and Dog Skeleton are taking a spooky ride on the ghost train... Where they encounter monster collectors, ghostly train drivers and something even more terrifying! Despite being set by the dark dark sea, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers. Have you read the other classic Funnybones stories? Bumps in the Night The Pet Shop The Black Cat Skeleton Crew Mystery Tour Dinosaur Dreams Give a Dog a Bone There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg - Independent on Sunday

Objev podobné jako Funnybones: The Ghost Train - Allan Ahlberg, Andre Amstutz

Dog Skeleton is off for a walk through the dark dark streets...But when bits of him are dropping off, bone by bone, what is he to do?!Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers! Have you read the other classic Funnybones stories? Bumps in the Night The Pet Shop The Black Cat Skeleton Crew Mystery Tour Dinosaur Dreams Give a Dog a Bone There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg - Independent

Objev podobné jako Funnybones: Give the Dog a Bone - Allan Ahlberg

This is how the story begins.On a dark dark hillthere was a dark dark town.In the dark dark townthere was a dark dark street . . .This new edition of the classic story includes an accompanying CD, featuring the story read by acclaimed comic actor Stephen Mangan.Janet and Allan s frightfully funny Hallowe en classic tells the story of three skeletons - a big skeleton, a little skeleton and a dog skeleton - who venture out of their cellar one night to find someone to scare, only to find that everyone is in bed. Who will they scare now?!

Objev podobné jako Funnybones - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

Once, many years ago,there was a baby,in his pram,with his sistersand their sandwiches and lemonadeand toys . . .A lyrical and epic story about a baby and a trio of toys, and their adventure on the high seas. Beautifully told by master storyteller Allan Ahlberg and stunningly illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark in their first standalone picture-book collaboration.

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Mystery Tour is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg s iconic children s picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers! One dark dark night the three skeletons go driving and solve six mysteries. Lots of things look and sound mysterious in the dark but the last mystery is the most important of all - if they don t solve it, they can t go home!

Objev podobné jako Funnybones: Mystery Tour - Allan Ahlberg

This is a sad story- but it has a very happy ending. Once, there was a baby with no mummy- but he wanted a mummy very much. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, he set off to find one. Along the way he met lots of new friends, none of whom could be his mummy but wanted to help him find one.When they met a lady with a pram and no baby, the baby finally found his mummy- there was just one more thing he needed- a daddy! A beautiful story about finding your family, it can be used to talk about adoption, fostering and changing families. This Janet and Allan Ahlberg classic is a must for every bookshelf.

Objev podobné jako Bye Bye Baby - Allan Ahlberg

Join the Jolly Postman on a mysterious morning round as he SHRINKS to the size of a postage stamp.Can he still deliver his letters? Packed with all of your favourite fairytale characters, The Jolly Pocket Postman books have delighted young readers for generations. With pull-out letters and a magnifying glass for little ones to peek through, each page is packed with fun, rhyming text and joyful illustrations.From the award-winning authors of Funnybones and Peepo, comes another adventure from the UK s favourite postman.Can t get enough of The Jolly Postman? Discover:The Jolly Christmas PostmanThe Jolly Postman and Other People s Letters

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All he does is DIG holes - and BARK! WOOF! Barks the dog.When The Big Skeleton and The Little Skeleton become fed up with The Dog Skeleton they decide to swap him at the pet shop!They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him and swap him for a parrot - but soon they get bored of him too . . . Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside.What do you think it will be?Can t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatThe Funnybones Collection

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In a dark dark streetThere is a dark dark house . . .In this FUNNYBONES story, the skeletons go sledging - WHEE! - and crashing - BANG!They can t see their bones in the white snow but they can see a black cat . . . until she slips into their dark, dark cellar . . .

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Who s that creeping down the street? Who s that climbing up the wall? Who s that coming through the window? Who s that? ... It s Burglar Bill!Burglar Bill lives all by himself in a tall house full of stolen property. Every night (after eating his stolen fish and chips) he goes out to work... stealing things. From hats to baked beans, Burglar Bill will take anything!But one day, Burglar Bill steals something very unexpected indeed.And, it shows him that stealing has a cost! Discover the timeless tale that has delighted young readers for generations. The perfect bedtime story, Burglar Bill is packed with bright illustrations and easy-to-read text. Discover more Ahlberg classic children s books: The Jolly PostmanCops and RobbersFunnybonesEach Peach Pear PlumPeepo!

Objev podobné jako Burglar Bill - Allan Ahlberg

This is how the story begins... On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town. In the dark dark town there was a dark dark street. Discover the classic children s story that has delighted generation after generation. A must-read for Halloween, discover the hilarious Funnybones stories. Packed with playful illustrations and easy-to-read text, discover this timeless bedtime story. Children will love poring over the contrasting illustrations while joining in with the repetition. A great book for sharing together - Book TrustCan t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatThe Funnybones CollectionFunnybones: Dinosaur Dream

Objev podobné jako Funnybones - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

PEEPO! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint of what is to come. An original books that has long delighted young children - and their parents! The best book ever published for babies - Books for Your Children Surely no one - baby, child or adult - could fail to enjoy Peepo! - Sunday Telegraph A book to last a lifetime . . . this is a perfect book for sharing - Nursery World

Objev podobné jako Peepo! (Board Book) - Allan Ahlberg, Janet Ahlberg

Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off.andWhat goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden legandWhat goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt?A bad golferand lots more besides!This is an all-time classic favourite joke book for all the family to enjoy.Allan Ahlberg - a former teacher, postman, plumber s mate and gravedigger - is in the super-league of children s writers with sales exceeding 17 million and library borrowings of 13 million. In collaboration with his late wife, Janet, he has published many enduring titles, among them Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo!, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman. In addition he has written novels, collections of stories, sets of easy-readers and joke books.

Objev podobné jako The Ha Ha Bonk Book - Janet Ahlberg

Once upon a time there were three bears, seven dwarfs, five gorillas, a frog prince, some sleeping beauties, a wolf, a dinosaur, a mad hatter, a steamboat, four firemen on a fire engine, a considerable number of giant beanstalks â “ and a little boy named Jeremiah Obadiah Jackenory Jones.Jeremiah lives in the Dark Woods with his grandma, who is brave enough to fight off crocodiles with her bare hands and her handbag. But her legs arenâ ™t so good, so when her jam tarts are stolen she sends Jeremiah into the woods to find the culpritâ ¦ Another highly entertaining story from Janet and Allan Ahlberg, which will delight both children and parents

Objev podobné jako Jeremiah in the Dark Woods - Janet Ahlberg

The ghostly train goes down the track with a WHOOOOOO! Join The Big Skeleton, The Little Skeleton and The Dog Skeleton for THREE hilarious and action-packed adventures, in this thirty-year anniversary collection. Perfect for bedtime, a Bone Rattling Collection contains three of the most-loved Funnybones stories. Including:Funnybones: The Ghost Train - Hop aboard for a night the Funnybones skeletons will NEVER forgetFunnybones: Bumps in The Night - No matter where they are, the two skeletons keep going bump in the night - clonk!Funnybones: Skeleton Crew - Zzz! The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on their little boat. But what happens when a PIRATE comes aboard?Packed with bright illustrations and easy to read text, this brilliant Bone Rattling Collection has delighted children for generations.Can t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Black CatFunnybones: The Pet ShopFunnybones: Dinosaur Dream

Objev podobné jako Funnybones: A Bone Rattling Collection - Allan Ahlberg

He felt a curious tingling in his hands and feet. He felt his nose becoming cold and wet, his ears becoming flappy. The thought in his mind was: I m turning into a dog! Eric is a perfectly ordinary boy. Perfectly ordinary that is, until the night when, in fifteen seconds flat, he turns into a dog! Eric and his best friend are determined to sniff out the truth - what makes an ordinary boy go woof ?

Objev podobné jako Woof! - Allan Ahlberg

I knew dinosaurs could run, he says (in his dream). I never knew they had roller skates! The Big Skeleton, The Little skeleton and The Dog Skeleton are fast asleep, dreaming about dinosaurs. But what started as a lovely dream suddenly gets a bit scary when the dinosaurs start chasing the skeletons - and these dinosaurs have roller skates!Join everyone s favourite skeletons for another adventure in this classic story.Can t get enough of the Funnybones skeletons? Discover:Funnybones: The Pet ShopThe Funnybones CollectionFunnybones: Dinosaur Dream

Objev podobné jako Funnybones: Dinosaur Dreams - Allan Ahlberg

Warm, witty poems by the acclaimed Allan Wolf bring mindfulness to the younger set⠔one simple, nurturing practice at a time. An om is a poem without any words. It acts as a voice so the heart can be heard.Have you ever let your thoughts just float into the sky? Why is today the very best day of the year? And what does a broken teacup have to do with anything? In fresh, accessible poems about mindfulness and related themes, award-winning poet Allan Wolf takes on subjects from kindness to confidence, from finding peace in nature to letting your own joyful ⠜YAWP!⠝ be heard (thank you, Walt Whitman). Woven throughout are subtle how-to⠙s on meditation, breathwork, visualization, yoga, journaling, and more, as well as taking in others⠙ points of view, letting go of anger, and other invaluable elements of social-emotional learning. ⠜Accept the way you feel, and turn / your worry into wonder,⠝ says the poet. This charming collection, animated by Jade Orlando⠙s bright illustrations, offers the tools and the inspiration to make that happen.

Objev podobné jako The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me - Allan Wolf

A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen s Knickers, Nicholas Allan.It s time for the prince to use his potty, so it s off to the Royal Potty Workshop! There are singing potties, potties pulled by corgis, and even super-duper flying Royal Robo-Potties!But it s hard work finding the perfect potty for the job ... especially when disaster strikes. Can the Royal Baby find his own solution?Praise for The Royal Nappy: Lots of fun The Sun

Objev podobné jako The Prince and the Potty - Allan Nicholas

Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1,8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

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Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1.8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

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Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1.8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

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Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1,8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

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Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1.8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

Objev podobné jako Bourjois Velvet the Pencil rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín 07 Rouge Es-carmin 1,8 g

Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1.8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

Objev podobné jako Bourjois Velvet the Pencil rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín 08 Rouge Di

Bourjois Velvet the Pencil, 1,8 g, Rtěnky pro ženy, Perfektní matný vzhled a snadná aplikace v jednom – objevte rtěnku Bourjois! Rtěnka v tužce s matným efektem odstín Nudifull Bourjois Velvet the Pencil je ideálním pomocníkem pro každodenní i večerní líčení. Spojuje v sobě intenzitu rtěnky a přesnost tužky, díky čemuž můžete vytvářet pevné a přesné kontury nebo si dopřát přirozený nude look. Skvěle sedí milovnicím matných rtů, které hledají snadnou aplikaci a maximální komfort. Svěží barevný tón odstínu Nudifull lichotí každému tónu pleti a díky své krémové textuře poskytuje dlouhodobé pohodlí bez pocitu suchosti. Její skladné balení v tužce navíc umožňuje mít ji vždy u sebe – v kabelce, kapse nebo cestovní kosmetické taštičce. Vlastnosti: sytý matný efekt s dlouhodobou výdrží jemná krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci kompaktní balení ideální na cesty odstín Nudifull – elegantní, přirozený nude tón multifunkční využití – rtěnka i tužka v jednom ideální pro precizní líčení rtů příjemný pocit na rtech bez vysoušení Složení: vitamin E – intenzivní péče a ochrana rtů hydratační složky – pro celodenní komfort a hebkost přírodní vosky – zajistí krémovou texturu a snadnou aplikaci Jak používat: Nejprve vykreslete linii rtů pomocí špičky tužky Bourjois Velvet the Pencil. Poté aplikujte barvu na celé rty rovnoměrnými tahy. Pro intenzivnější výsledek můžete rtěnku nanést ve dvou vrstvách. Pokud chcete dosáhnout jemnějšího efektu, barvu jemně rozetřete prsty. Notino tip: Pro ještě delší výdrž vašeho líčení použijte před aplikací rtěnky podkladovou bázi na rty. Chcete-li svůj look doplnit, využijte další produkty z kolekce Bourjois Velvet, například tvářenku ve stejném odstínu, která dodá obličeji svěžest.

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Gain the drawing skills you need to create textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil. From handling the pencil and mastering basic techniques to learning about value, form, and shading, Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists all of the elements they need to achieve realistic results in their drawings. Intuitive step-by-step lessons then demonstrate how you can put your newfound skills to use by rendering everything from metal, glass, and wood textures to fur and feathers. Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language, making this book an accessible and approachable resource for beginning artists and art enthusiasts.  Designed for beginners, the How to Draw Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Basic Textures in Pencil allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating basic pencil drawing techniques that allow beginners to re-create a variety of common textures and surfaces.

Objev podobné jako Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil - Diane Cardaci, Nolon Stacey, Mr. William F. Powell

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladiesâ ™ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It s his father s task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He lives in Edinburgh.Illustrator Peter Bailey has worked with some of Britain s best-known authors and poets, including Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman.

Objev podobné jako The Akimbo Adventures - Alexander McCall Smith

In Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed the world. Now, in this new book, Harford once again brings us an array of remarkable, memorable, curious and often unexpected things - inventions that teach us lessons by turns intimate and sweeping about the complex world economy we live in today. From the brick, blockchain and the bicycle to fire, the factory and fundraising, and from solar PV and the pencil to the postage stamp, this brilliant and enlightening collection resonates, fascinates and stimulates. It is a wonderful blend of insight and inspiration from one of Britain s finest non-fiction storytellers.

Objev podobné jako The Next Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy - Tim Harford

Winner of the Fortnum Mason Cookery Book Award 2020Shortlisted for the Guild of Food Writers Award 2020Shortlisted for the James Beard Award 2020 Cookbook of the year Allan Jenkins, OFM No one explains the intricacies of Sichuan food like Fuchsia Dunlop. This book remains my bible for the subject Jay RaynerA fully revised and updated edition of Fuchsia Dunlopâ ™s landmark book on Sichuan cookery.Almost twenty years after the publication of Sichuan Cookery, voted by the OFM as one of the greatest cookbooks of all time, Fuchsia Dunlop revisits the region where her own culinary journey began, adding more than 50 new recipes to the original repertoire and accompanying them with her incomparable knowledge of the dazzling tastes, textures and sensations of Sichuanese cookery.At home, guided by Fuchsiaâ ™s clear instructions, and using just a few key Sichuanese storecupboard ingredients, you will be able to recreate Sichuanese classics such as Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork and Gong Bao chicken, or try your hand at a traditional spread of cold dishes comprising Bang bang chicken, Numbing-and-hot dried beef, Spiced cucumber salad and Green beans in ginger sauce. With spellbinding writing on the culinary and cultural history of Sichuan and accompanied by gorgeous travel and food photography, The Food of Sichuan is a captivating insight into one of the worldâ ™s greatest cuisines. This book offers an unmissable opportunity to utilise the wok and cleaver, brave the fiery Mapo tofu and expand your technique with pot-stickers and steamed buns Yotam Ottolenghi

Objev podobné jako The Food of Sichuan - Fuchsia Dunlop

Kniha – autor Jonas Jonasson, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Jonas Jonasson, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The international bestselling sensation. Sitting quietly in his room in an old people's home, Allan Karlsson is waiting for a party he doesn't want to begin. His one-hundredth birthday party to be precise. The Mayor will be there. The press will be there. But, as it turns out, Allan will not . . . Escaping (in his slippers) through his bedroom window, into the flowerbed, Allan makes his getaway. And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash, and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, Allan's earlier life is revealed. A life in which - remarkably - he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the twentieth century. Translated by Roy Bradbury. Biographical Notes Jonas Jonasson was a journalist for the...

Objev podobné jako The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared (9780349141800)

THE GLOBAL BESTSELLER Sitting quietly in his room in an old people s home, Allan Karlsson is waiting for a party he doesn t want to begin. His one-hundredth birthday party to be precise. The Mayor will be there. The press will be there. But, as it turns out, Allan will not . . .Escaping (in his slippers) through his bedroom window, into the flowerbed, Allan makes his getaway. And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash, and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, Allan s earlier life is revealed. A life in which - remarkably - he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the twentieth century.Translated by Roy Bradbury.

Objev podobné jako The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared - Jonas Jonasson