"Paperback edition of a touching picture book from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake, about the power of a positive attitude."
The bear has organized a picnic on the river for his friends. They want to join in, but the friends don't fancy putting up with the noise, so they move on to a quieter part of the lake. Unfortunately they soon find themselves stuck on a sandbank, and only the frogs can help them!
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"Paperback edition of a touching picture book from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake, about the power of a positive attitude."
The bear has organized a picnic on the river for his friends. They want to join in, but the friends don't fancy putting up with the noise, so they move on to a quieter part of the lake. Unfortunately they soon find themselves stuck on a sandbank, and only the frogs can help them!
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Rumbelow sets off to visit his grandparents. It's a hot day, but Rumbelow feels so happy that he begins to dance down the lane. He meets a sad-faced farmer with a sad-faced pig. How am I going to drive my lazy pig all the way to market on a hot day like this?" said the farmer. Dance, dance, dance to the market! Come on," said Rumbelow. o the farmer follows Rumbelow's lead and dances after him. But it's not long before Rumbelow, the farmer and his pig meet someone else down the lane, who also needs some encouragement. By the time Rumbelow arrived at his grandparents' house, he has acquired a rather large amount of new friends. Luckily, his grandparents are more than happy to invite everyone in for tea and cakes!
Critic Reviews
“"This fun-filled tale is rich with detail and sure to delight readers old and young alike."”
"Best-loved illustrator Quentin Blake brings to life this lyrical, watery story." Lovereading4kids
"You can't help but be enchanted by [Quentin Blake's pictures], with their vibrancy and expressiveness." TheBookbag
"The illustrations are classic Blake, full of vitality and humour and spilling all over the page. A delightful, summery tale" armadillomagazine.com
"It's ideal bedtime story material, fun, and somehow reassuring" armadillomagazine.com
"Quentin's distinctly joyful picturing adorns the story of The Bear's Water Picnic" The School Librarian
About the Author
John Yeoman is an English writer. Quentin Blake's friend and colleague, he has written many amusing stories for him to illustrate. Born in 1932, Quentin Blake has been drawing ever since he can remember and has always made his living as an illustrator. He has also taught, and for ten years was Head of the Illustration department at the Royal College of Art. Quentin Blake is Britain's leading illustrator, and was chosen as the first Children's Laureate in 1999. He was made a CBE in 2005.
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