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When the Moon Smiled

When the Moon Smiled

A twinkly, comforting novelty book by an award-winning author/illustrator! One night on the farm everything is topsy-turvy and the moon will only smile when things are put right. It's time for him to light the stars, one by one. This deeply satisfying counting story twinkles with... read full description below.

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ISBN 9780744570472
Published 1 November 2005 by WALKER BOOKS LTD
Format Paperback
Author(s) By Horacek, Petr

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ISBN-13 9780744570472
ISBN-10 0744570476
Stock Available
Status Showing available at publisher; usually ships 7-15 working days
Publisher WALKER BOOKS LTD
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date 1 November 2005
International Publication Date 5 December 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Format Paperback
Edition New edition
Author(s) By Horacek, Petr
Category Novelty, Toy & Die-Cut Books
Interest Age 2-5 years
Reading Age 2-5 years
NBS Text Novelty & Activity Books
ONIX Text Children/juvenile
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions Width: 245mm
Height: 270mm
Weight Not specified - defaults to 600g
Dewey Code 823.92
Catalogue Code 102330

Description of this Book

A twinkly, comforting novelty book by an award-winning author/illustrator! One night on the farm everything is topsy-turvy and the moon will only smile when things are put right. It's time for him to light the stars, one by one. This deeply satisfying counting story twinkles with warmth and ingenuity. Interactive and great fun, this book combines die-cut pages and peek-through holes.;Petr Horacek's novelty board books, What is Black and White? and Strawberries are Red won the 2002 Books for Children Newcomer Award.

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Awards & Reviews

NZ Review Petr Horacek brings a magical element to novelty books, [he] understands the wonder with which a child sees the world, and knows how to reflect it in his books. The Daily Mail

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Author's Bio

Petr Horacek is an award-winning Czech illustrator and painter. He trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and worked as a graphic designer before moving to England. He lives in Worcestershire with his wife and two daughters.

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