Telephone
By (Author) Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Jen Corace
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books
1st September 2014
United States
Children
Fiction
813.6
Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Picture Book) 2015
Hardback
40
Width 209mm, Height 256mm, Spine 10mm
380g
It's time to fly home for dinner! In this witty picture book from award-winning and bestselling author Mac Barnett, a mother bird gives the bird next to her a message for little Peter. But passing messages on a telephone line isn't as simple as it sounds. Each subsequent bird understands Mama's message according to its own very particular hobbies. Will Peter ever get home for dinner This uproarious interpretation of a favorite children's game will get everyone giggling and is sure to lead to countless rereads.
'The book's simple concept and brilliant execution makes it laugh-outloud funny - sure to get everyone giggling, leading to countless re-reads.' Smallish Magazine 'The pictures are really cute. I would recommend this book for all ages. I give it a 10 out of 11 because it's really funny!' Anorak Magazine, reviewed by 6 year old Raspberry
Mac Barnett is the New York Times - bestselling author of several picture books, His website is www.macbarnett.com. Jen Corace has illustrated a number of children's books. Visit her at www.jencorace.com.