Description
Two monsters live on either side of a mountain. Sometimes they talk through the hole in the mountain, but they never see each other. One evening, they get into a silly argument about whether day is departing or night is arriving, which escalates into a rock throwing fight, which eventually destroys the mountain, and enables the monsters to see each other's point of view and live together as friends.
New Andersen paperback edition of this memorable story of two fighting monsters.
About the Author
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Reviews
"David McKee's classic illustration style suits the craziness of the monsters' argument in this (as always) profound picture book ... A perfect picture book for little ones to give them a way to talk about the frustrating feeling of having an argument - and a reminder to grown-ups that very often we can think we are at odds with someone who, actually, pretty much agrees with us after all." * BookTrust *
"A great, fun, easy read that will have everyone giggling and, hopefully, learning to respect and consider other viewpoints alongside their own." * Early Years Educator *
Book Information
ISBN 9781842708316
Author David McKee
Format Paperback
Page Count 28
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 195g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 241mm * 4mm
New Andersen paperback edition of this memorable story of two fighting monsters.
About the Author
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Reviews
"David McKee's classic illustration style suits the craziness of the monsters' argument in this (as always) profound picture book ... A perfect picture book for little ones to give them a way to talk about the frustrating feeling of having an argument - and a reminder to grown-ups that very often we can think we are at odds with someone who, actually, pretty much agrees with us after all." * BookTrust *
"A great, fun, easy read that will have everyone giggling and, hopefully, learning to respect and consider other viewpoints alongside their own." * Early Years Educator *
Book Information
ISBN 9781842708316
Author David McKee
Format Paperback
Page Count 28
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 195g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 241mm * 4mm
Details
Subtitle: |
35th Anniversary Edition |
Imprint: |
Andersen Press Ltd |
