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 The Green Ship - Quentin Blake
Newest Review: ... voyages on the 'green ship'. This book is a real joy to share with your children. The language is a pleasure to read aloud, ... more  ... the illustrations are colourful and humorous, the story is warm and meaningful. My son has requested it being read and re-read and his 8 year old brother has also enjoyed it. I've been happy to read it over as I enjoy it as much as they do.
So what makes it so good?
The illustrations are superb. I asked my 8 year old why he liked them and he said that they were 'funny'. Perhaps not a particularly helpful analysis, but Quentin Blake's illustrations ARE inherently humorous. There's something about the way that he ca...more |
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The Green Ship - Quentin Blake: The Green Ship - A Real Gem (786 words)
by - written on 13/01/09 (Very useful, 176 readings)
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My 4 year old son received this book for Christmas and have so enjoyed reading it to him that I'm sharing the experience with you all. The Green Ship is written and illustrated by Quentin Blake, who you will probably know from his illustrations for Roald Dahl. He has illustrated books by many other children's authors and has illustrated his own books, some of the most well known are Mister Magnolia and Clown. He was Children's Laureate in 1999 and generally considered a national institution. The Green Ship takes you into the world of fantasy - two children, whilst staying with their aunt one summer, climb over a wall into the neighbouring garden of ... Read the complete review
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