Albert Le Blanc to the Rescue

(Paperback)

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The wonderful sequel to Albert le Blanc, from the highly-regarded creator of the Percy the Park Keeper books.
Albert le Blancs friend, Sally the toy hippo, has been bought by a little girl. Every day, they walk past the shop and Sally gives Albert a wink, as he sits in the window. Albert waves back and wonders if he will ever be chosen as a childs best friend.

The, one day disaster! Sally tumbles out of the girls rucksack and is snatched away by a stranger before anyone can stop them. Stuck inside the toy shop, not daring to move, it seems there is nothing Albert can do to help his friend

Will there be a happy ending for Sally And, will there ever be a happy new home for Albert

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'Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive' The Independent One Snowy Night A lovely book to share at bedtime 'Children's Book News' A heartwarming tale 'Susan Hill, The Independent' After the Storm !look no further for the best present for any child from two to six 'Susan Hill, The Sunday Times' The Rescue Party It's good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves 'The Independent on Sunday'

Author Bio

Nick Butterworth was born in North London in 1946 and grew up in a sweet shop in Essex. He now lives in the country with his wife Annette and they have two grown-up children, Ben and Amanda. The inspiration for the Percy the Park Keeper books came from Nick's many walks through the local park with the family dog Jake.