I don’t know about you, but we LOVE Quentin Blake! We have a number of his books and with wonderful instantly identifiable illustrations. One of our current favourite, is a book he did all about Art, called “Tell Me A Picture” (find a mini review in this Art Book round up).
Now for all of you Quentin fans… look out:
Specially reissued for 2012 along with Quentin Blake’s Nursery Rhyme Book – the perfect nursery set -to celebrate Blake’s 80th birthday.
AND we have a bundle of 3 Quentin books to giveaway to one lucky reader:
ABC
‘A is for Apples, some green and some red’
B is for Breakfast we’re having in bed.’
With a simple rhyming text and characteristically brilliant illustrations from Quentin Blake, this wonderful ABC is an absolute must for young children just getting to grips with their alphabet.
Quentin makes ABC as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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NURSERY RHYME BOOK
In this brilliant collection of traditional rhymes, Quentin Blake is in his element. Come and join him and meet the fabulous Handy spandy (Jack a Dandy), Jack Sprat, Gregory Griggs (with twenty-seven wigs), Terence McDiddler the three-stringer fiddler and many, many more!!
JACK AND NANCY
A beautiful new reissue of one of Quentin Blake’s earliest picture books.
This was Quentin Blake’s second ever picture book – gloriously reissued and brought back into print to celebrate Quentin Blake’s 80th birthday in autumn 2012. Quentin sales for Random House Children’s Books total at over 4 million copies and he is truly a national treasure. This wonderful story set against stunning illustrations is a real treat for fans.
Jack and Nancy always wanted to go on an adventure but then they unexpectedly get blown away to one! Jack and Nancy love to hear the sailors tell of adventures far away. But one day, they are walking on the cliffs and it starts to rain, so Jack puts up his umbrella. But the wind picks up and WHOOOOSH they are blown away to an exotic island! They explore for a bit, and even meet a parrot, but there are no sign of any ships to get them home. How will they get back?
Want to win a copy?
All you have to do, is visit Random House Children’s Picture Books catalogue, browse, come back here and tell us which picture book you have and love or would like to have…
T&C
1) One entry per person
2) UK only
3) Winners will be picked at random
4) Giveaway closes on 14 September at 11pm
5) Random House Group are responsible for the delivery of the prize and not Life At The Zoo
Dogger by Shirley Hughes, a childhood favourite!!
We truly love ‘Not Now Bernard’ – fantastically written with great pictures – A firm family fave!!!
I’d love Jack and Nancy.
I would love the Quentin Blake Treasury. The illustrations are simply timeless and the verse is always a treat to read aloud.
The Wild Washerwoman by John Yeoman! Until I looked at the website that book had completely disappeared from my memory, now I’m all nostalgic
Gosh the Gingerbread Bunny sounds fun…..my girlies would like to read that
I had Rabbit’s wish and would love to get it for my neice
I would love JACK AND NANCY
A Little Bit Of Winter by Paul Stewart
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile is a childhood favourite of both mine and my husbands, our son even has my husbands old copy!
abc
Ooooh! I think probably the Enormous Crocodile as it’s a classic, but the Treasury collection also looks awesome! Too many good books!
Thank you Quentin Blake for bringing joy to so many children over the years
Dogger by Hughes…no contest =]
I would like dc super friends – riddle me this
The King who wouldn’t sleep looks fab
love the Elmer elephant books so it would be this: http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/editions/elmer-rose-and-super-el/9781849394505
I loved Dogger when I was small.
Grandpa’s Boat
Love them all. But if I have to pick I would choose ELMER. x
The Treasury Collection please…would love to win for my son as I love Quentin Blake I grew up with his illustrations – Unique and Timeless.
Abc please!
Jack and Nancy – the illustrations are just so wonderful!
I love the Queen’s Knickers by Nicholas Allan – makes me giggle!
Not Now, Bernard was a favourite of mine when i was younger…… just seeing it reminds me of being little again. A really great book
The Quentin Blake Treasury
I would love the Tickle Ghost. It looks like a good book and I like the rhyming aspect of it.
Alfie gets in first, by Shirley Hughes, is a big favourite in our house, my son loves the way that Alfie manages to open the door all by himself in the end.
Not Now Bernard!
I want my potty – absolutely indispensable when potty training my son
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‘Not Now, Bernard’ is my son’s favourite story at the moment.
Jack and Nancy
A Little Bit Of Winter by Paul Stewart is my favourite.
Jack and Nancy
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile is a childhood fav
abc please
i love Dogger – i used to read it all the time when i was younger
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go To Sleep is a gorgeous book
I would love the Quentin Blake Treasury. Fab Comp!
I’d love the Quentin Blake Treasury. Mr Magnolia is one of the best stories for children.
Are the Dinosaurs Dead, Dad? by Julie Middleton, my boys love dinosaurs
Nursery rhyme book please
Rabbit’s wish – a true part of a kids childhood memories
I remember loving the Quentin Blake Treasury when I was younger and would love to share this book with my daughter who will no doubt love it too
Gosh the Gingerbread Bunny looks good.
Mole’s Harvest Moon
Judi Abbot
I would love A Little Bit Of Winter. The bunny looks so cute in it.
I think the Gingerbread Bunny sounds really good! I would love that for my Little One.
I would love The Alfie Treasury, my little girl loved to bring alfie books from nursery so this would be great x
Two Shy Pandas – sounds intriguing
Roald Dahl’s Enormous Crocodile has always been a firm favourite
I’d love the Nursery rhyme book
I know my little boy would simply love The Pets You Get, he is animal crazy!!
Elmer, Rose and Super El
Thanks
You Choose – love the pictures
Many of these books are familiar but ‘Who Am I?’ by Gervase Phinn caught my eye; I haven’t seen this one before but I like the cover art and the story sounds interesting so this would be one I would select!
I would love the Quentin Blake Treasury
Elmer, oh the best
I’d love to have ‘Cinderella’s Bum’ by Nicholas Allan. This book would really appeal to my wee ones’ sense of humour
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I actually still own http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/editions/a-dark-dark-tale/9781842709894 – had it read to me at school when I was 7-8 years old, loved it so much that my mum went out and bought a copy! =)
A little bit of winter would be a book I would like to have!
Rabbits Wish is the book I would like to have!
A B C looks like fun and is a book I would like to have looks good fun and it is educational too!