Drew, Moo and Bunny, Too
by Owen Sheers, illustrated by Helen Stephens
Interest age: 6 to 8
Reading age: 7+
Published by Walker Books, 2023
About this book
Drew and his best friends Moo and Bunny are flying on their red rug one night, as they usually do, when they have a disagreement about which way to go. And oh no! The red rug plops into the sea. Just then a speck appears, comes closer and turns into a pirate ship. Once the friends are on the ship’s deck – previously a speck – they meet Captain Jacqueline or Jack and her crew. But the crew are stealing treasures. What to do? Can Drew and Bunny and Moo too find a way to save the day?
Written by acclaimed Welsh poet and playwright Owen Sheers, this is a rhythmic, lyrical delight. Its many rhymes mean the words flow along and it’s easy to read aloud. The book has a dream-like quality, and is full of drama and wonder, enhanced by the soft, atmospheric drawings from Helen Stephens.
The book is a large, square format, with colour illustrations, and pre-schoolers would enjoy it. Yet, despite it being an imaginative adventure with soft toys, children up to the age of 8 would also enjoy it being read to them. There is a lot to discuss, namely friendship and also taking things that are not yours.
About the illustrator
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