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Chu's Day at the Beach
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Chu's Day at the Beach
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Neil Gaiman
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Illustrated by Adam Rex
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:32 | Dimensions(mm): Height 241,Width 216 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781408864364
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Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
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Publication Date |
14 July 2016 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Chu, the little panda with the BIG sneeze, is BACK - and this time he's going to the seaside! Like all pandas, Chu LOVES the seaside. There are seagulls and rock pools and ice-cream. Chu will have a lovely day, and with all that sea, sand and sun, what could possibly go wrong?
Author Biography
Neil Gaiman, author, scriptwriter and creator of graphic novels, is British and lives in the USA. He is the only writer to have won the Newbery and Carnegie Medals for the same title - The Graveyard Book. His diverse catalogue of books includes Stardust (now a major feature film), the bestselling novel for young readers Coraline (now a major 3D-animated film), and the picture book The Wolves in the Walls, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. He is also the only writer to have written an episode of Doctor Who and to have featured in an episode of The Simpsons as himself. http://www.gaimanbooks.co.uk/ Adam Rex grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and now lives with his wife inTucson. His first picture book, The Dirty Cowboy by Amy Timberlake, was published in 2003. His picture book Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, a collection of stories about monsters and their problems, was a New York Times Bestseller. He has also written books for teenagers and adults including Fat Vampire and The True Meaning of Smekday. Adam received the Jack Gaughan Award for Best Emerging Artist in 2005.
ReviewsPraise for Chu's Day: This charming tale from fantasy-fiction superstar Gaiman sees Chu attempting to stifle one of his sneezes until he can contain it no longer. Comedy chaos ensues * The Financial Times * Praise for Chu's Day: Loved by us all, I hope Chu has another adventure soon * Guardian *
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