Mammoth Pie
by
Jeanne Willis
Illustrated by Tony Ross
A very hungry caveman wants nothing more than to eat a mammoth pie. But with the fat mammoth at the very top of the mountain, it proves more difficult than the caveman initially thought. He enlists the help of his friends, Og, Gog, Bog, Nog and Mog, and hatches a plan to catch the mammoth, yet even with their spears set and traps laid, will they really be able to catch a giant mammoth and turn it into a mouthwatering mammoth pie?
Young children are sure to enjoy by this picture book from favourite author and illustrator duo Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross. The lively rhyming text is perfect for joining in with, and Ross's comical illustrations are full of humour and personality. A funny story that is ideal for reading out loud either at home or in the classroom.
Publisher: Andersen Press
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Tony Ross
Tony Ross is one of the best-known creators of picture books. He trained at the Liverpool School of Art before working as a cartoonist, a graphic designer, at an advertising agency and as a University lecturer. His most popular books include his interpretations of fairy tales, the Dr Xargle books and the much-loved Little Princess series, which has been turned into a highly successful animated television series. Tony Ross has also illustrated many children’s fiction titles and in his extremely prolific career he has illustrated more than 1200 books.
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Jeanne Willis
Jeanne wrote her first book when she was five years old and hasn't stopped writing since. She now has over eighty titles to her name, including picture books, novels and television scripts. She has also won numerous awards, including the Children's Book Award, the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the Silver Smarties Prize. Her teen novel, Naked Without a Hat (Faber) was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award in 2004. She often takes inspiration from dreams and interesting conversations with strangers.
Jeanne Willis
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Reading Age: 5+
Interest level: 3+
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