Flying Rabbits, Singing Squirrels and Other Bedtime Stories

Author: Axel Scheffler, Melanie von Bismarck and David Henry Wilson

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A collection of fantastically funny bedtime stories, perfect for reading together.

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A collection of fantastically funny bedtime stories, perfect for reading together.

Description

Molly loves to listen to her dad's bedtime stories. Once upon a time, he says, everyone was green, squirrels sang in choirs, tiny people lived in Aunt Elsie's pot plant and of course, rabbits could fly . . . but can all this really be true? Molly thinks her dad's just being silly as usual, but no-one's bedtime stories are as good as his. So cuddle up on the sofa and pick one of these fourteen fantastically funny stories to read together before bed. Which one will be your favourite?Melanie von Bismarck's brilliant collection of short stories is cleverly translated from the German by David Henry Wilson, author of the Jeremy James series, and is brought to life by the warm, witty and richly detailed pictures by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo.With a jacket, extra-thick paper, and a special ribbon to mark your place in the book, Flying Rabbits, Singing Squirrels and Other Bedtime Stories makes a great present - truly a book to treasure.

About the Author

Melanie von Bismarck studied Art History and Archaeology before working as a journalist for many years. She lives in Hamburg. Axel Scheffler is a star illustrator whose instantly recognizable, warm and witty illustrations have achieved worldwide acclaim and numerous awards. In addition to his picture books, Axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for Macmillan, such as The Tickle Book and Mother Goose's Nursery Rhymes. David Henry Wilson was born in London in 1937. His children's books - especially the Jeremy James series - have been translated into several languages. As well as a celebrated author, David is an experienced translator of children's books.