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Stick Man

Stick Man

Current price: $12.99
Publish Date:
Publisher:
Arthur A. Levine Books
ISBN:
9780545947893
Pages:
32
Age Range:
4 - 8
Grade Range:
P - 3
Language:
English
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Early one spring morning Stick Man is carried away from his family tree by a passing dog, and he has one narrow escape after another trying to find his way home, until, one winter day, he ends up in a fireplace. All seems lost until he meets a Stuck Man in the chimney and his luck finally changes.

Ellen Davis, Dragonwings Bookstore, Waupaca, WI
Winter 2009 Kids' List

Description

From superstar creators of Room on the Broom comesthis perennial Christmas favorite and perfect read-aloud tale in a bright, eye-catching holiday edition.

Stick Man lives in the family tree

With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.

But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Things go from bad to worse as Stick Man is carried farther and farther away from home. Lonely and lost, Stick Man wants nothing more than to be home with his family for Christmas. And when he helps Santa Claus out of a bind, he finds the perfect ticket home!

About the Author

Julia Donaldson served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Stick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.
Axel Scheffler's award-winning books include Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Gruffalo. His illustrations have been published in more than 30 countries. He lives in London, England.

Praise for Stick Man

Praise for Stick Man*"Donaldson's rhymes never skip a beat, and Scheffler personalizes the many animals, people and settings in his witty watercolors. This yarn could become a December perennial." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review*"Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make this a winning read-aloud that will stick around long after the holiday season." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"[A] happy ending for all, and for all a good night." -- Horn Book