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Paperback32 pages
Author's Website
www.clairefreedman.co.ukIllustrated By
Ben CortPublisher
Simon & Schuster LtdPublication date
1st May 2007ISBN
9781416917052Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Aliens Love Underpants!
Written by: Claire Freedman
Illustrated by: Ben Cort
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Joint winner of the Richard and Judy "Early" 5+ Category. Terrific illustrations capture the flood of jokes about pants that underlie this rhyming story. There are no underpants in space so the Aliens have to come down to earth to find them on people’s washing lines. Aliens love their different shapes, sizes and colours, in fact, they seem to have an unusual attraction to pants of all kinds. Find out all the things they love about them in this easy to read story. If you like this then be sure to check out the brilliant Dinosaurs Love Underpants by the same author.
Synopsis
Aliens Love Underpants! by Claire Freedman"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size,
But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise...."
You probably thought aliens came down to Earth with a view to taking over the planet - but,
no, they simply want to steal your pants!
This zany, hilarious tale, delightfully brought to life by Ben Cort's vibrant illustrations, is
sure to enchant and amuse the whole family. With a madcap, rhyming text, perfect for
joining in, this story is fantastically fresh and funny - you'll laugh your pants off!
About The Author
Claire Freedman lives on the Essex coast. She has worked for the BBC, Harrods and for a reprographic company and now writes full-time. She is the author of a number of books for children, including A Kiss Goodnight, Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones and On This Special Night with Little Tiger Press. When not writing, Claire spends her time sailing, walking in the countryside and, when she can, travelling abroad.
Claire discovered her love of writing for children after joining a local writing group – which she still enjoys attending regularly. She began by writing stories and picture strips for comics including Twinkle, Pingu and Sesame Street, before trying her hand at picture books.
Q&A with Claire Freedman
Where do you continue to get your inspiration from?
It’s not always easy to get new ideas, but usually something small will spark me off. It might be something someone says or does, or even a display in a shop window! Anything and everything can inspire me!
Your newest picture book Cuddle Bear is absolutely gorgeous. Are there times when you just really need a hug? If there’s nobody around at the time what do you do instead of a hug?
EVERYBODY needs hugs - that’s why it’s good to have Cuddle Bear around! If there’s no one around when I need a cheer up hug, I usually find my way to the extremely lovely store of chocolate bars in my kitchen!
Was there anyone or anything that inspired Cuddle Bear? Do you still have an old bear from when you were younger?
Cuddle Bear was inspired totally by my own teddy bear, Mr Cuddles. My husband, Michael, gave Mr Cuddles to me before we were married. Mr Cuddles has become quite a character in our house – which has led to the storyline!!! Of course he is now over the moon at being published and has insisted I buy him a diamond for his tooth and some celebrity shades!
What was your favourite book when you were growing up?
I loved Winnie the Pooh.
If you had one piece of advice you could give to yourself when you were starting out as a writer, what would it be?
Believe in myself.
What’s the best thing about being a picture book author?
Hearing how much children (and adults!) have enjoyed my books, and that it adds to that special family time together.
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