Baby on Board by Allan Ahlberg (9780241385432)

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Baby on Board Synopsis

Once, many years ago, there was a baby, in his pram, with his sisters and their sandwiches and lemonade and toys . . . A lyrical and epic story about a baby and a trio of toys, and their adventure on the high seas. Beautifully told by master storyteller Allan Ahlberg and stunningly illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark in their first standalone picture-book collaboration.

Baby on Board Press Reviews

Emma Chichester Clark's sunny illustrations of the beach and children playing bring Ahlberg's magic to life. * The Sunday Times * A lyrical text recalls iconic Ahlberg works like Peepo, here with added drama and adventure. Chichester Clark's nostalgic pictures perfectly complement the text to create a classic feel. * The Bookseller * Emma Chichester Clark's sunny illustrations of the beach and children playing bring Ahlberg's magic to life * The Sunday Times * A lyrical text recalls iconic Ahlberg works like Peepo, here with added drama and adventure. Chichester Clark's nostalgic pictures perfectly complement the text to create a classic feel * The Bookseller *

Book Information

ISBN:	9780241385432
Publication date:	25th July 2019
Author:	Allan Ahlberg
Illustrator:	Emma Chichester Clark
Publisher:	Puffin an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Format:	Paperback / softback
Pagination:	40 pages

About Allan Ahlberg

Allan Ahlberg (Author) Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex. Emma Chichester Clark (Illustrator) Emma Chichester Clark studied art at the Royal College of Art. She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art ...

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