Where Willy Went

Another hilarious treat from Nicholas Allan, here explaining the facts of life for the very youngA simple introduction to reproduction.Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race.But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He'll have to if he stands a chance of meeting the marvellous egg.Join Willy on his biggest adventure yet!Hilariously funny, warm, and playful, this is a picture book that appeals to both children and grown-ups."Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan's achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan's readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement." -The Guardian

“Frank and funny . . . Takes young children, skipping and whooping, out from under the gooseberry bush”

Independent
Likeably frank . . . Truthful and informative . . . Use it as a springboard for your own elaboration and discussion Daily Telegraph
A wonderful way to introduce the facts of life to young children in a non-threatening, accessible way Right Start
The facts of life are presented to young readers in an accessible format, helped by Nicholas Allan's humorous illustrations Waterstones Books Quarterly
Hilariously funny, warm, endearing and totally non-threatening - this small masterpiece presents the facts of life to young children in a unique but totally accessible way. A godsend for any parent faced with awkward questions Parents News

Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the author of Hilltop Hospital, a book that has been adapted into a BAFTA-winning television series. Nicholas Allan is the author/illustrator of over thirty children's books.

Willy is a little sperm who lives inside Mr Browne with 300 million other sperm, but not for much longer . . . The Great Swimming Race is fast approaching and there is only one prize. Willy knows he will have to practise every day and be a super speedy swimmer to beat all the others and win the magical egg . . . Find out what happens, and where Willy went in Nicolas Allan's hilariously funny story about the facts of life. "I adored Where Willy Went - it's so funny and clever and touching" Jacqueline Wilson "Frank and funny. Takes young children, skipping and whooping, out from under the gooseberry bush" Independent "Fresh, original and imaginative" Guardian Education "Original and humorous, informative and accessible for five to seven year-olds" Times Educational Supple ment "Thanks to Allan's friendly characters and lifelike setting, it's as much an enjoyable story as a lesson in how to make babies" Junior

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