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Willy the Wimp

by Anthony Browne

Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 7+

Published by Walker Books, 2010

  • Classics
  • Funny
  • Picture books

About this book

Willy wouldn't hurt a fly. In fact, he even goes so far as to apologise when someone else bumps into him!

The local bullies call him Willy the Wimp, which he does not like at all. But things start looking up when Willy finds a body building advert in his comic. With the arrival of the much-awaited package, Willy’s world looks set to change… if only for a while!

A hilarious adventure through the ups and downs of body building, body image and sheer determination, expertly illustrated by the Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne.

A treat for children and parents alike, this book will have you laughing from the bottom of your boots - whilst Willy quakes in his.

About the author

Anthony Browne is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of children's books with over forty titles to his name including Gorilla and Willy the Wimp. He was born in Yorkshire and studied graphic arts at Leeds Art College, working as a medical illustrator and an illustrator of greetings cards before his first book was published in 1976. He has gone on to win numerous awards including the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Anthony was the Children's Laureate 2009-2011 and used his time in the post to raise the profile of picture books and picture book illustration, as well as the value of supporting children's creativity and imagination.

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