The Judith Kerr Treasury

by Judith Kerr

Overview

Five classic stories from Judith Kerr, the creator of the iconic The Tiger Who Came to Tea.Judith Kerr OBE is one of the most beloved creators of children’s books in the world.This delightful treasury brings together five of her bestselling stories in one very special collection, including classics such as The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat. Featuring:The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog the Forgetful Cat, One Night in the Zoo, The Other Goose, When Willy Went to the Wedding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780008120290
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	11/06/2014
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishers
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	976,229
File size:	31 MB
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Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Judith Kerr was born in Berlin, the daughter of a distinguished German writer. She left Germany with her familyin 1933 to escape from the Nazis and they arrived in England in 1936, having spent the intervening years in Switzerland and France.She was married to the writer Nigel Kneale. Their daughter Tacy is an artist, and their son Matthew is an acclaimednovelist.In 2012, Judith was awarded an OBE for her services to children’s literature and Holocaust education.

Editorial Reviews

Kerr is one of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.”The TimesPraise for ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’:‘Near perfection of form is embellished by clear, expressive illustrations. The pace is exactly right, the resolution totally satisfying.’ Dorothy Butler, Babies Need Books.‘A modern classic.’ The Independent.‘This book has enduring charm and young children will delight in the preposterous notion of a tiger creating mayhem in the house.’ Junior MagazinePraise for ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’:‘Grandparents are likely to get as much fun out of seeing it again as the new generation of fans just learning to read!’ Choice MagazinePraise for ‘Goodbye Mog’:‘Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic.’ Financial Times‘Believable, amusing and moving.’ Nursery World‘A supremely sensitive story.’ The TimesPraise for ‘One Night in the Zoo’:‘Lovely… uses soothing, pastel illustrations and exotic animals to make basic counting seem unintimidating.’ Daily Telegraph

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