Description

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/

Publisher Review

A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations. * Lincolnshire Echo * Amazing adventures. * Guardian * A touching story that will engage any small child. * The Mail on Sunday * Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year. * Financial Times * A picture book that will be sought and loved . * The Independent * Illustrated with gloriously messy collages by Neal Layton, the funkiest illustrator on the block. * Daily Mail * Inspired partnership. * The Sunday Telegraph * Cowell has written the picture book of the year. * The Times * 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! * Children's Books Ireland * A brilliant crescendo story with fabulous illustrations. * Angels and Urchins * . . . a touching story . . . * The Mail on Sunday * Charming, funny and gets my vote as the best picture book of the year * FTMagazine * This first time pairing of two acclaimed talents has created a visual feast * The Guardian * A marvellous story about love and the right way to treat a friend, perfectly finished with Neal Layton's brilliantly wacky illustrations * Lincolnshire Echo * A quirky and fantastical funny book * Carousel * Cowell has written the picture book of the year * The Times * An engaging celebration of well-loved toys and imaginative play * The Scotsman * 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 * Love Reading 4 Kids * Cowell's text is modern, jazzy and fun * Children's Books Ireland * A brilliant story with fabulous illustrations * Angels & Urchins * A touching story about how your favourite toy isn't necessarily the newest or most expensive and will engage any small child * The Mail on Sunday * Neal Layton's illustrations capture both the vigour and the dreaminess of childhood * The Guardian * Charming, funny and gets my vote for the best picture book of the year -- Jill Slotover * Financial Times * Big. Witty. Wild. * Families Magazine * A very funny book about imagination and play * Waitrose Weekend * Captures the unbreakable bond between children and their mankiest toys * The Sunday Telegraph * A must-read * School Librarian * 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 * The Lady * A great friendship story * londonmumsmagazine.com * Emily is a great character * motherandbaby.co.uk *