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Pip and Posy: The Scary Monster

  • Author: Nosy Crow
  • Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
  • Publication: 6 Oct 2011
  • Series: Pip and Posy
  • Age: 2+
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When Pip comes to Posy’s house wearing a scary monster mask, he gives Posy a bit of a fright! Oh, dear! But when she works out it’s only Pip, she feels much better, and they share the biscuits she’s made. Hooray!

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Product details

  • Publication: 6 Oct 2011
  • Price: £7.99
  • Format and size: Padded hardback 220mm x 220mm
  • Pages: 32 incl ends
  • ISBN: 978 0 85763 031 5
  • Territory: World excluding US, Canada and the Philippines
  • Rights sold: US English, German, French, Dutch, Greek, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Chinese, Spanish, Catalan

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  • “A sweet story of friendship and understanding written and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Full of interest, bright colours and expressive faces, this is an ideal book to read to young children … As well as enjoying the story, children will like noticing all the extra details. And with its padded cover and sturdy binding it is a book that wil last as well as a story that will endure.”

    The Scotsman

  • “Full of lovely detail, this is a delightful story about being brave and taking turns.”

    Booktrust

  • “My three-year-old loves this reassuring series of the emotional highs and lows of toddler life … a great starting point for discussing issues like sharing and fears for young children.”

    The Bookseller

  • “Another wonderful story in the world of Pip and Posy! … I love how applicable this series is to young kiddos, specifically toddlers & preschool age children. In both of the books we’ve read thus far the characters are in everyday situations that have been, in our experience, things happening in their lives right now.”

    There's A Book

  • “A gentle story for the very young about being brave and taking turns.”

    Nursery World

  • “In Axel Scheffler’s sweet story, a rabbit named Pip is zipping through the park on his scooter when he meets his mouse friend, Posy, who wants to try Pip’s scooter. The distress we see on Pip’s face will resonate with any child who has ever been in his position: Your friend may really like your toy, but you really, really don’t want her to take it! […] The final scenes of reconciliation bring these stressful events to a gentle, age-appropriate conclusion.”

    The Wall Street Journal

  • “The delightful Pip and Posy picture books deal with the dramas of toddler life. The two are best friends and have fun but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad. It takes friendship, sharing and understanding – and a cuddle – to make things better […] Children aged two to five, and their parents, will recognise their own emotional roller-coasters in these stories.”

    Beverley Guardian

  • “Scheffler’s illustrations are full of comfort and gentle humour.”

    The Guardian

  • “Scheffler’s talent at portraying the trials and tribulations of early childhood in this series is second to none.”

    Library Mice

  • “He has enchanted children all across the world with his modern classic The Gruffalo, the tale of a mouse who manages to outwit his adversaries. Now author and illustrator Axel Scheffler is set to do it all over again with his latest book aimed at the under-fives.”

    The Daily Mail

  • “There is something so familiar and reassuring about Axel’s illustrations and the gentle drawings of green parks and blue skies reassure that when it comes down to it…it’s the simple things in life that matter.”

    5minutepeace’s blog

  • “An ideal story, sensitive yet matter-of-fact, to read to children when they are having problems sharing and saying sorry. The text is simple and the illustrations have just the right amount of detail to keep little ones interested without being overwhelmed.”

    Parents in Touch

  • “These simple stories are simultaneously cosy and reassuring while celebrating the growing independence of the young. Perfect for one to three year olds.”

    Readings

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