The Ugly Five

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Author: Scheffler, Axel, Donaldson, Julia Interest age: from c 3 yearsPublished on 14 June 2018 by Scholastic (Alison Green Books) in the United Kingdom.Paperback | 32 pages274 x 1 78 x 4 | 202g The funny and joyful picture book from the number onebestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog.Morning had dawned on the African plain.The lion lay grooming his glorious mane.The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine.The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine.The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great.Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!Whos that singing on the savannah? The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swaggerproudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - anddelighting their babies, who think theyre perfect just the waythey are.Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeouspicture book is a celebration of animals who are often ratherunloved.Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special giftfor toddlersA funny and comical picture book from the UKs number one picturebook author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on everypage with lots of details to spotFull of fabulous animals!Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog,which have all been made into animated films The animated film of Tiddler starsvoice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones)as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and RobBrydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip).Look out for Jonty Gentoo by JuliaDonaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024. Praise for The Ugly Five:Donaldsons exuberant verse and Schefflers strong, inimitable styleare splendidly suited to these underrated, cheerful grotesques,and evoke the love between parents and children of every speciesGuardianAnother fabulous story for two- to eighty-year olds ... What blissfrom the creators of The Gruffalo The OldieFunny, catchy and gleeful ... its irresistible rhymes trip offthe tongue ... Axels pictures are witty and full of character BBCWildlife Magazine Show more