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What's Up Top?

By Marc Martin
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What's Up Top? by Marc Martin is a whimsical children's book that explores the imaginations of children as they ponder what might be at the top of a staircase. The book takes young readers on a journey filled with humour and unexpected possibilities, encouraging them to dream and wonder about the extraordinary in everyday life.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're captivated by imaginative illustrations and whimsical storytelling. It's perfect for young readers with curious minds, as it encourages them to explore and wonder about the world around them.

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What's at the top of the ladder? Is it a hat? Is it a cat? Is it a snail on a whale? Simple, playful and absurdist, this new picture book by Marc Martin is about imagination and creativity. Reminiscent of Press Here by Herve Tullet, Dr Seuss and I Want my Hat Back by Jon Glasson.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143783886

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Viking Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 401g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Marc Martin Penguin Books

About the Author

Marc Martin is an artist, illustrator, and picture-book maker based in Melbourne, Australia. His work is a world of dense colour, rich textures and the odd scribble. He is the author and illustrator of award-winning books, including A Forest, The Curious Explorers Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals A-Z, Max, A River and Lots.

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