The Highway Rat
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The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. 'Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!' Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay. Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck? Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman', from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot Adventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story The Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit) Superworm is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (narrator), Matt Smith (Superworm) and Rob Brydon (Crow) New for September 2022 - look out for The Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. 'A classic picture book ... great to read aloud' BBC Radio 4 Review: Simply lovely. - The story is amazing. The way it is written is even more amazing with a rhythmic choice of words that are being used and when you read it correctly, it sounds like you are rhythmically singing a story to kids. They absolutely love it. Review: Book - Like it
| Best Sellers Rank | #120,611 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #33 in Children's Books on Film #89 in Children’s Daily Activity Fiction Books #124 in Children's Books on Jobs & Careers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 8,670 Reviews |
R**E
Simply lovely.
The story is amazing. The way it is written is even more amazing with a rhythmic choice of words that are being used and when you read it correctly, it sounds like you are rhythmically singing a story to kids. They absolutely love it.
A**R
Book
Like it
C**S
Nice
We like Julia Donaldson books
P**A
Good short rhyming tale
Good book - typical JD style.
R**A
She loved it
When I ordered I was worried if the length of this story my bore the child. Pictures are complicated for 2 year old but she loves this mouse character.
A**R
Very good
Very good
R**A
Must buy
My daughter loves it.
R**K
Not good
The story is not soo engaging and good like the other books. I didn't like the highway rat and super worm story like the other books which has meaning, creativity.
F**E
Great BOOK
My kids love these books. The love all of the series. And helps them learn how to read. I highly recomend them.
S**A
Great Book
The Highway Rat. A great story. My grandson loves these books. Julia Donaldson writes great children's books. Check her out you won't be sorry. Always a lesson to be learned.
A**R
GOOD QUALITY
We liked it a lot, it is perfect for 2 - 3 year olds because of the hard pages, but even a 4-5 year old would enjoy it.
S**T
Excellent book for children
Very good book from the author . Highly recommend all her books for children from the age of 3
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Good story
Never gets boring
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