Two Can Toucan

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Theres a bird in the forest that is completely black (except for his white eyes), and very unhappy. When the other animals tease him because he has no name, he decides he must leave the forest to find his fortune... and his place in the world. Find out how the toucan got his name, and his amazing colours in this modern classic by picture book legend David McKee the creator of childrens favourites Elmer the patchwork elephant, Mr Benn, and King Rollo.

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"McKees unstated, surreal humour is as distinctive as his graphic style, and this is a book to delight readers of all ages." * Lovereading4Kids *
"Filled with gentle humour and populated with the quirkiest jungle animals." * Big Issue in the North, Nick Sharratt *

Author Bio

David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Readers Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020 David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrusts Lifetime Achievement Award.