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That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

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5th March 2015

Price: £7.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781444923414

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A stunning reissue of this classic picture book. When the Queen steals Emily Brown’s favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson!

Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.

‘Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.’ – Financial Times

Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/

Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley’s Stick.
http://www.neallayton.co.uk/

Reviews

Angels & Urchins
A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations
Guardian
Amazing adventures.
Daily Mail
Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block.
motherandbaby.co.uk
Emily is a great character
Families Magazine
Big. Witty. Wild.
Lincolnshire Echo
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations.
The Sunday Telegraph
Inspired partnership.
Angels and Urchins
A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations.
The Independent
A picture book that will be sought and loved .
Jill Slotover, Financial Times
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year
Lincolnshire Echo
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations
FTMagazine
Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year
The Guardian
This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast
The Lady
Leaves you with an instant feeling of justice and a job well done. This funny story with a strong moral message taps into a child's special bond with a toy
The Sunday Telegraph
Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys
The Scotsman
An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play
Children's Books Ireland
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun
Waitrose Weekend
A very funny book about imagination and play
The Guardian
Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood
Carousel
A quirky and fantastical funny book
Financial Times
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year.
The Times
Cowell has written the picture book of the year.
School Librarian
A must-read
londonmumsmagazine.com
A great friendship story
The Mail on Sunday
A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child
The Times
Cowell has written the picture book of the year
The Mail on Sunday
A touching story that will engage any small child.
The Mail on Sunday
. . . a touching story . . .
Children's Books Ireland
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun. She creates a very real character in Emily Brown and her pet rabbit Stanley. Layton's illustration style perfectly accompanies the text...This book is energentic and fun. Highly recommended!
Love Reading 4 Kids
Both author and illustrator are highly acclaimed in their own right and together in this absolutelu exquisite picture they have surpassed even their own high expectations. Wonderfully imaginative with a subliminal message too that toddlers everywhere will thoroughly enjoy