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Rosie's Walk

Rosie's Walk

Rosie's walk around the farmyard, pursued by the hungry but clumsy fox, has become a beacon in the world of children's picture books, an ever-popular classic which generations have enjoyed. Children love the humour of this near-wordless story. One disaster after another befalls the poor fox while Rosie goes on her way, supremely unaware of the danger behind her.

Now at a wonderful larger size, this re-issue wil bring the joy of Rosie's tale and Pat's bold artwork to a new generation of fans.

Reviews

  • This clever book teaches children how to read the different meanings conveyed by words and pictures, and how to make sense of a story for themselves.

    Anthony Browne, S Magazine, Sunday Express

  • The highly patterned red, orange and yellow graphics are as fresh and funny as they were in 1968 and will make 2-4s scream with laughter

    The Times

  • The pictures tell an action packed story full of drama and surprise

    Julia Eccleshere, Guardian

  • This marvellous, perfect, utterly simple book has achieved iconic status, a true classic

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  • All young children will enjoy the tale of Rosie the hen and her walk around the farm followed by a hungry but thankfully hapless fox

    Sunday Express

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About the Author

Pat Hutchins

PAT HUTCHINS grew up in a small village in North Yorkshire, and spent most of her time drawing and writing stories. At sixteen she won a scholarship to study illustration at Darlington School of Art and then went on to Leeds College of Art. After graduating, she worked as a junior Art Director for an advertising agency where she met her future husband, Laurence. Together they moved to America for two years where Pat worked as an illustrator. Her first picture book, Rosie's Walk, was published in New York and received a 1968 ALA Notable Book award. Since moving back to England Pat has produced over forty books for children, and she has won many prizes including the highly prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 1974 for The Wind Blew. Pat's books have been translated into many different languages and she has visited schools and libraries all over the world.

Pat Hutchins

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