Crab

Name: Crab
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781788814843
Price: 15.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

a snappy book of colours

By Fhiona Galloway and Patricia Hegarty

Series: My Little World

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Summary

Crab by Fhiona Galloway and Patricia Hegarty is a delightful children's book about a little crab who is eager to explore the ocean. The story follows Crab on an adventure as it interacts with various sea creatures and discovers the vibrant world beneath the waves, all while learning important lessons about curiosity and friendship. With engaging illustrations and simple rhymes, it's perfect for young readers.
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Format: Board book

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Discover a world of undersea creatures in this playful book of colours!

Discover a world of undersea creatures in this playful book of colours!

Description

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788814843

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Little Tiger

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 16

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Fhiona Galloway Patricia Hegarty Penguin Books Series: My Little World

About the Author

Fhiona Galloway has been a freelance illustrator for many years and has enjoyed illustrating for a wide base of clients, including many children's publishers, which she loves. She lives in the west of Scotland with her husband, daughter and giant schnauzer and when she's not working, likes to spend time walking, watching films and reading.

Patricia Hegarty is currently the Editorial Director of Caterpillar Books and has written about all kinds of things from trees and bees to ABCs (and she loves to rhyme).

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