Shortlisted for the English Picture Book Award 2016 Jeanne Willis is an expert at pinpointing human weaknesses, particularly those common in the very young, and this is a very funny morality tale about the importance of sharing. The first Slodge emerges from the primordial slime and has a wonderful time, gambolling around trilling ‘Mine, all mine!’ until the arrival of a second Slodge, a male this time.
Hostilities break out between the two until a sudden external threat unites them. A happy last spread shows them – and their offspring – along with the message that the world is everyone’s to share. Jenni Desmond’s illustrations capture all the humour while providing a suitably ‘first morning’ feel. ~ Andrea Reece
A wonderfully original and witty picture book from the award-winning author, Jeanne Willis (Who's in the Loo? andThe Bog Baby). This humorous exploration of sharing and friendship carries an important message: that the world belongs to everyone. Captivating illustrations from Jenni Desmond (Red Cat, Blue Cat) will delight adults and children alike.
| Suitable For: |
A wonderfully original and witty picture book from the award-winning author, Jeanne Willis (Who's in the Loo? andThe Bog Baby). This humorous exploration of sharing and friendship carries an important message: that the world belongs to everyone.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The First Slodge and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
The First Slodge features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
Paperback, Hardback. £6.29, down from the £6.99 cover price. Not Available.
The First Slodge was written by Jeanne Willis and published by Little Tiger Press an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
The First Slodge has 32 pages
£6.29, reduced from £6.99. Not Available.