Pip and Posy: The Birthday Party

Name: Pip and Posy: The Birthday Party
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

by Camilla Reid, illustrated by Axel Scheffler

Interest age: 1 to 4

Published by Nosy Crow, 2021

Board books
Picture books

About this book

It's Posy's birthday and she's very excited. Pip comes to her party and gives her a toy bus for a present. They have a lovely time playing games together. But when a disaster occurs at teatime, can they work together to rescue the birthday party?

This gentle story cleverly reflects the life of toddlers, and is part of the endearing Pip and Posy series. There is lots to talk about here, such as how to be a good friend, how to share toys, and how to make the best of a bad situation.

The text is friendly and simple, with room for expression - Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! - making it flow nicely to read aloud. Meanwhile, the illustrations are distinctively charming and full of colourful detail.

This book would be perfect to share with toddlers and preschoolers and it comes in a board book and a picture book edition.

About the illustrator

Axel was born in Hamburg, Germany. At school he was good at art, but didn't think of a career in illustration until he won a cuddly purple cow in a drawing competition. He moved to England in 1982 to study illustration at the Bath Academy of Art, and then set up home in London.

He was the illustrator for Julia Donaldson's first picture book, A Squash and a Squeeze - the start of a hugely successful partnership. Their bestselling modern classic, The Gruffalo, has sold millions of copies. His books have been translated into 42 languages.

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