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Tractors Under the Sea

Name: Tractors Under the Sea
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241762974
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By Ross MacKay

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The fun-fuelled sequel to Tractors in Space, the tractors now take to the deep blue sea! From the bestselling author and illustrator duo that brought you the stellar success of Tractors in Space comes a deep-sea adventure like no other: Tractors Under the Sea. Grab your... Read More

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The fun-fuelled sequel to Tractors in Space, the tractors now take to the deep blue sea!

From the bestselling author and illustrator duo that brought you the stellar success of Tractors in Space comes a deep-sea adventure like no other: Tractors Under the Sea. Grab your snorkel and get ready for a splash-tastic adventure!

After conquering space in the first book of the series, Tractors in Space, Toby and his friends are back and this time, they're diving deep into the ocean! Join all your favourite tractor friends as they explore coral reefs, meet the friendly fish that live below the waves, and collaborate to save a friend in need.

Successful author Ross MacKay and award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore return for the second in the series, and this time, they're back with a splash! Packed with hilarious scenes and surprises, this is the perfect story for little ones who love tractors and adventure.

"I have no doubt this will become a family favourite at bedtime. Parents, you MUST check this one out, especially if your kids love tractors! It's a good one!" - NetGalley reviewer, Tractors in Space

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241762974

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Alex Willmore

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Ross MacKay is a Scottish author and artistic director for theatre productions. Ross has worked with a number of theatre companies, including The Lyceum, The Traverse, and The National Theatre of Scotland, and his roles have ranged from director to magic consultant. Alex Willmore is the best-selling illustrator of The Runaway Pea, which won the Shrewsbury Book Fest Award and the FCBG Award and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Oscar's Book Prize. I Did See a Mammoth won the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the 2024 Lollies.

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