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English
Puffin
03 September 2019
The fantastical story of a baby swept out to sea, and the brave toys who bring him safely home- a future classic, beautifully told and illustrated

A lyrical and epic story about a baby and a trio of toys, and their adventure on the high seas. Beautifully told by master storyteller Allan Ahlberg and stunningly illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark in their first standalone picture-book collaboration.
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Illustrated by:   Emma Chichester Clark
Imprint:   Puffin
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 274mm,  Width: 249mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   264g
ISBN:   9780241385432
ISBN 10:   0241385431
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Allan Ahlberg (Author) Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY POSTMAN - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Sussex. Emma Chichester Clark (Illustrator) Emma Chichester Clark studied art at the Royal College of Art. She has worked as a freelancer for magazines, publishers and advertising agencies as well as teaching art for several years, but now dedicates most of her time to children's books.

Reviews for Baby on Board

A lyrical text recalls iconic Ahlberg works like Peepo, here with added drama and adventure. Chichester Clark's nostalgic pictures perfectly complement the text to create a classic feel * The Bookseller * Emma Chichester Clark's sunny illustrations of the beach and children playing bring Ahlberg's magic to life * The Sunday Times * A lyrical text recalls iconic Ahlberg works like Peepo, here with added drama and adventure. Chichester Clark's nostalgic pictures perfectly complement the text to create a classic feel. * The Bookseller * Emma Chichester Clark's sunny illustrations of the beach and children playing bring Ahlberg's magic to life. * The Sunday Times *


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