Willy and the Cloud

Hardback

Main Details

Title Willy and the Cloud
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Anthony Browne
Illustrated by Anthony Browne
SeriesWilly the Chimp
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 256,Width 256
ISBN/Barcode 9781406366969
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date 1 October 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From the former Children's Laureate and twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal comes a stunning and perceptive story about facing your fears. From the former Children's Laureate and twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal comes a stunning and perceptive story about worry and anxiety, featuring his much loved chimp, Willy. One day Willy goes to the park. It's a sunny day, but a cloud hovers over him and he can't join in the fun. What can Willy do to make this mysterious cloud go away? Exceptional illustrations combined with the insightful story makes this an essential book for young children.

Author Biography

Anthony Browne is one of the most celebrated author-illustrators working today. Children's Laureate from 2009 to 2011 and winner of multiple awards - including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal and the much-coveted Hans Christian Andersen Award - Anthony is renowned for his unique style. His work is loved and admired all around the world. Anthony lives in Canterbury, Kent.

Reviews

Willy and the Cloud is an insightful story and an essential book for young children. It deals sensitively and positively with a difficult topic and shows readers how powerful the mind can be. It is highly recommended. * Buzzwords * This is sure to be a perfect book to discuss feelings with children at home and in the classroom. Highly recommended * Read Plus * A powerful yet simply told story of how anxiety and depression can be isolating and difficult for others to understand, this story offers all readers aged three and up a positive yet sensitive message of one way to deal with these emotions. * Reading Time *