Summary
The Pet Potato: A Spudtacular Story of Unexpected Friendship
Albert wants a pet, any pet! A cat, a dog, even a giraffe would do. So, he’s over the moon when Dad finally brings a new companion home. But there’s a slight snag: it’s a potato.
Can a potato ever be a real pet? Potatoes don’t fetch, cuddle, or play… or do they?
Branford Boase Award shortlisted Josh Lacey and World Illustration Award shortlisted Momoko Abe deliver a heartwarming and humoro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781839130809 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1839130806 |
| Author: | Josh Lacey, Momoko Abe |
| Publisher: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 2 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 10mm x 250mm x 290mm |
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Critics Review
“Abe’s vivid illustrations convey Albert’s (and his potato’s) emotions with subtlety and perception. A lovable choice for reading aloud” – Carolyn Phelan * Booklist! *“Full of deadpan humour” * LoveReading4Kids *
About The Author
Josh Lacey
Josh Lacey (Author)
Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Dragonsitter, the Hope Jones series and the Grk series. He has worked as a journalist and written one book for adults, God is Brazilian. His first book for children, A Dog Called Grk, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Josh lives in London with his wife and daughters.
Momoko Abe (Illustrator)
Momoko Abe is a self-taught illustrator based in London. She grew up in Japan, and moved to the UK to study filmmaking. She still works in the TV and film industry, whilst pursuing her passion for children’s books. Momoko was shortlisted for the World Illustration Award in 2019.
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