| Picnic |
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author/illustrator: John Burningham
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| One day, Boy and Girl head down the hill with a picnic basket and meet a fancily dressed Sheep, Pig, and Duck. They all set off to find the perfect place to sit outside — until they see Bull coming! A short-lived chase segues into a gentle interactive text as the friends wend their way from an idyllic outdoor world to a welcoming house on a hill. (Can you find Pig’s ball? Shall we find your bed?) In a charmingly understated tale with child-friendly illustrations and a hint of sly humor, John Burningham evokes a perfect summer day with a fresh picture book. |
| The renowned John Burningham is in classic form with a simple story of a boy, a girl, and some animal friends that invites the child listener to join in. |
suggested retail price (U.S.):
$17.99 |
isbn-10/isbn-13:
0763669458 / 9780763669454 |
pub date:
05/2014 |
type/format:
Picture Books / Hardback |
LC#:
20139440 |
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age range:
2 yrs - 5 yrs
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# of pages/size:
32 / 10 1/16" x 11 5/8" |
grade range:
Preschool - Kindergarten
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subjects:
Animals; Concepts; Interactive Adventures; Cooking & Food; |
author’s comments:
John Burningham is one of the world’s most recognized and beloved children’s book creators, with a career that has spanned more than fifty years. He has received numerous awards, including two Kate Greenaway Medals and a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor for It’s a Secret! He is the author-illustrator of Tug-of-War and the author of There’s Going to Be a Baby, illustrated by his wife, Helen Oxenbury. His work is featured in the collectors’ volume John Burningham. He lives in London. |
