There Were Ten in the Bed

An oldie and a goodie that will bring back memories for every grandparent, this Auckland illustrator’s imagining of a familiar rhyme fairly sizzles. * NZ Listener magazine *
This is such a well-known classic nursery rhyme, but this version has been given a fresh little twist with a cast of brilliantly illustrated, playful characters that makes it feel new again. It’s one of those books that naturally turns into a fun, interactive read-aloud or singalong. * vanesajosevski.author via instagram *
Interactivity, joining in repetitive, rhythmic and rhyming text, predicting what will happen next, examining illustrations that offer strong connections to the words and being able to retell the story without an adult present are all critical elements to early reading behaviours and this has all of those. An ideal present to begin a baby’s library. * The Bottom Shelf *

Carla Martell is an award-winning illustrator who lives in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Trained as a graphic designer, animator and illustrator, she has worked for many years in theatre, animation and multimedia production in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. In 2020 she illustrated her first children’s book and has now illustrated over fifteen picture books, published both nationally and internationally. There Were Ten in the Bed is Carla’s first picture book with Walker Books Australia.

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