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The Very Important Idea

Author: Emma Dodson  

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Rat has various ideas about how to transform a plain old sock into something special. But his new boss, Mr Fat Cat, is not at all impressed. What ideas have you had today?

From the creator of Badly Drawn Dog, this amusing picture book tells the story of a rat and a cat, and explores the nature of ideas. Where do they come from and how are they rated A good idea for a cat is not necessarily the same thing as a good idea for a rat... as Rat discovers not long after being employed by Mr Fat Cat.

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Rat has various ideas about how to transform a plain old sock into something special. But his new boss, Mr Fat Cat, is not at all impressed. What ideas have you had today?

From the creator of Badly Drawn Dog, this amusing picture book tells the story of a rat and a cat, and explores the nature of ideas. Where do they come from and how are they rated A good idea for a cat is not necessarily the same thing as a good idea for a rat... as Rat discovers not long after being employed by Mr Fat Cat.

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From the creator of Badly Drawn Dog, this amusing picture book tells the story of a rat and a cat, and explores the nature of ideas. Where do they come from and how are they rated A good idea for a cat is not necessarily the same thing as a good idea for a rat... as Rat discovers not long after being employed by Mr Fat Cat.

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Critic Reviews

“...a really original picture book...'-- Aldershot Mail”

REVIEWS ON EMMA'S FIRST BOOK: BADLY DRAWN DOG:

Witty and clever celebration of individuality and art. - Bournemouth Daily Echo

...a story with a moral - lightly drawn, like the dog himself. - Child Education

A funny and highly original debut picture book from a brand new talent - Reading Eve Post

...a really original picture book...' - Aldershot Mail

Brilliant, childlike illustrations reinforce the "art" theme and comically capture Badly Drawn Dog's extreme makeovers. Witty and winsome. - Kirkus Reviews - New York

There's at least one good giggle on every page for youngsters, and the artist's cheeky portraits of Warhol dogs, Klee dogs and primitive Rousseau dogs in the jungle will entertain adults. The dog masterpieces and sketchy canine hero demonstrate wit and charm. - Publishers Weekly

But does Badly Drawn Dog just want to blend into the crowd? As all good friends should Doodle Poodle points out that being true to yourself is what counts... Background references to other art styles provide a creative context for this affirmative story about self-belief. - Julia Eccleshare

Dodson's book playfully adresses the anomalies of two dimensional pictorial representation while at the same time revisiting the well-worn theme of envy, dissatisfaction and 'you were better off as you were in the first place if you'd only appreciated what you had.' This is a nicely designed and produced book... - Books for Keeps

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About the Author

Emma studied Illustration at University of Westminster. Since graduating she has had cards and gift wrap published and she has worked as a freelance painter and prop maker for all sorts of films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Borrowers and Five Children and It. Some of the most peculiar things she has been asked to make include a baboon's bottom, some dog's lips, slug eyebrows, edible eyeballs, inflatable souffles and exploding chewing gum. Emma also works teaches Illustration and Animation as a visiting lecturer at University of Westminster.

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Rat has various ideas about how to transform a plain old sock into something special. But his new boss, Mr. Fat Cat, is not at all impressed. From the creator of "Badly Drawn Dog," this amusing picture book tells the story of a rat and a cat and explores the nature of ideas. A good idea for a cat is not necessarily the same thing as a good idea for a rat--as Rat discovers not long after being employed by Mr. Fat Cat.

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Product Details

Publisher
Hachette Children's Group | Hodder Children's Books
Published
20th July 2006
Pages
32
ISBN
9780340878088

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