A stunning reissue of this classic picture book. When the Queen steals Emily Brown’s favourite toy and erstwhile companion, a toy rabbit called Stanley, Emily sets out to get him back and teach that naughty queen a valuable lesson!
Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.
‘Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.’ – Financial Times
Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/
Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley’s Stick.
http://www.neallayton.co.uk/
Winner of the 2006 Nestle Gold Award, chosen for the Richard & Judy Christmas book party, a Bookaboo Book Club book as seen on CITV and read by Amanda Holden.
‘Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year.’ – Financial Times
Written by Cressida Cowell, the bestselling author of the How to Train Your Dragon series. http://www.cressidacowell.co.uk/
Illustrated by award winning Neal Layton, creator of Stanley’s Stick.
http://www.neallayton.co.uk/
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Reviews
. . . a touching story . . .
Leaves you with an instant feeling of justice and a job well done. This funny story with a strong moral message taps into a child's special bond with a toy
Cowell has written the picture book of the year.
An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year
Amazing adventures.
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations.
A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child
Both author and illustrator are highly acclaimed in their own right and together in this absolutelu exquisite picture they have surpassed even their own high expectations. Wonderfully imaginative with a subliminal message too that toddlers everywhere will thoroughly enjoy
A touching story that will engage any small child.
Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun
Emily is a great character
A very funny book about imagination and play
A great friendship story
Inspired partnership.
Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block.
This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast
A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations.
Cowell has written the picture book of the year
Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood
Big. Witty. Wild.
Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year.
A quirky and fantastical funny book
A picture book that will be sought and loved .
A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations
Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys
A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations
Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun. She creates a very real character in Emily Brown and her pet rabbit Stanley. Layton's illustration style perfectly accompanies the text...This book is energentic and fun. Highly recommended!
A must-read
