Two Can Toucan - New Edition

Informationen zum Autor David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Klappentext There was once a bird in the forest that was completely black! except for his white eyes! who was laughed at by all the other animals because he did not have a name. So he goes to seek his fortune - and perhaps find a name! A modern fable that answers the question "How did the toucan get its name?" - and also incidentally his amazing colours! Zusammenfassung There was once a bird in the forest that was completely black! except for his white eyes! who was laughed at by all the other animals because he did not have a name. So he goes to seek his fortune - and perhaps find a name! A modern fable that answers the question "How did the toucan get its name?" - and also incidentally his amazing colours!

Product details

• Authors: David McKee
• Assisted by: David McKee (Illustration)
• Publisher: Andersen Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 0 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.09.2001
• EAN: 9781842700365
• ISBN: 978-1-84270-036-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 198 mm x 229 mm x 3 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Children’s picture books, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, Picture books