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Find out moreCharming in style, quirky in concept, and shot-through with a message of teamwork, this madcap picture book boasts engaging text that’s great to read aloud, and elegantly chuckle-some illustrations.
MacFogarty has abandoned his clothes all over the place – his shoes have been flung at the side of the old cart track, and his socks are caught in some nettles. With MacFogarty nowhere to be seen, the socks and shoes decide to take their chance to make a run for it. Along the way, they join forces with MacFogarty’s abandoned trousers, shirt and hat, all of them uncared for, which is why they’re so keen to escape. Then, when MacFogarty’s spies them, Hat speaks up and rouses the runaway clothes to stand up for themselves.
Filled with a sense of adventure (especially during the wild chase scene), Soham De’s evocative watercolour illustrations add detail and more than a dash of humour. The clothes quiver with movement and life, the countryside landscapes are beautiful, and the sight of MacFogarty in his birthday suit is sure to induce lots of laughs. This is a perfect pairing of words and pictures.
Joanne Owen, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
A bunch of misfit clothes learn to work together in this hilarious story of teamwork, courage and adventure by award-winning writer Julian Armitstead.
In addition to our Lovereading4Kids expert opinion some of our Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title. You can click here to read the full reviews.
A delightful and amusing tale that children will want to read again and again. Full review
The illustrations are particularly lovely and when I asked my granddaughter, she told me she liked the pictures the most. Full review
The story teaches young readers to take a stand if they are unhappy and to work with others as a team. I highly recommend this book, which will appeal to children up to the age of 10. Full review
ISBN: | 9781739895600 |
Publication date: | 23rd December 2021 |
Author: | Julian Armitstead |
Illustrator: | Soham De |
Publisher: | Julian Armitstead |
Format: | Paperback |
Suitable for: | 5+ readers, 7+ readers, 9+ readers, Indie Author Books |
Genres: | Adventure Stories, Funny |
Recommendations: | Indie Books We Love |