Rumbelow's Dance

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Rumbelow is so excited to visit his grandparents that he can't help but dance all the way there. His dance is infectious, and it isn't long before a whole host of characters - including a lazy pig and a flock of geese - join him on his journey. But will Rumbelow's grandparents have enough tea to give to all his new friends

Reviews

"This picture book is a joyful jaunt featuring rhyme, lots of repetition and of course, Quentin Blake's characterful, colourful illustrations" * BookTrust *
"This joyful Quentin Blake classic will set everyone skipping" * LoveReading4Kids *
"Warm and reassuring...a delightful reminder about the power of happiness" * The Bookseller *
"Quentin Blake at his glorious best . . . One of those list books that children absolutely love." * Readers Digest, Best of 2012 *

Author Bio

John Yeoman (Author)
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycee in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children's books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.

Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember. He taught illustration for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art, of which he is an honorary professor. He has won many prizes, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration, the Eleanor Farjeon Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal, and in 1999 he was appointed the first Children's Laureate. In the 2013 New Year's Honours List he was knighted for services to illustration.