Stick Man Cased Board book – 3 Sept. 2015

There's not much to say other than this is a brilliant story, so thoughtfully illustrated and a pleasure to read at bed time over and over again. A must for any little one.

Another success from this team. The story was both funny though even a bit sad, happy ending. Bought for a 3 year old - beyond proper understanding. Older ones up to 11 liked it. And I, Grandpa, laughed out loud.

Great story . My 4 year old requested this book specifically.

Great story book

Arrived earlier today, when my Grandson was at our home.He already has the book and loves the animated cartoon which tells the story. He saw me remove the book out and put it on the side in the hall. Later, while in the lounge he said read me Stick Man - he is just 2 and a half. To recognise the book without any vocal hint just from a quick sight of its cover is testament to this book’s appeal.He has never sat so good and followed my reading him a book as he did when reading this wonderful book.A simple idea for a story is perhaps the key to its success. It resonates with children of all ages who have needed a stick to finish their snowman or throw for a dog.Julia Donaldson is the go author in children’s books at this age and in Axel Scheffler her illustrator she has a super talented creative genius who works so well to bring her works to life.Using rhyming verse to progress her story the tale goes from fun to fatal finality in a few action packed pages. Nothing is too fanciful here, it is all logical and quite believable; especially when Father Christmas saves the day.My Grandson spotted him immediately.This book made for a special time, reading it with my Grandson today and for that reason alone, it can only be seen as a terrific book.

…if you are a stick (man) but safely home for Christmas, as it turns out.Sensitive readers may not appreciate the rather troubled time that ‘Stick Man’ is having, but all is well at the end when he is safely back ‘in the family tree’, with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three!Very young children might appreciate a simplified introduction to Stick Man with the newly released (at the time of writing) chunky board book, entitled  Let’s Find STICK MAN  innovative with its more durable felt-like material for the 5 lift-the-flaps (Christmas not covered).ooOooBack to the paperback version, currently in hand, a sticker on the front reminds that the title is by the creators of  The Gruffalo ~ TITLE: STICK MAN~ AUTHOR: JULIA DONALDSON~ ILLUSTRATOR: AXEL SCHEFFLER~ PUBLISHER: ALISON GREEN BOOKS/SCHOLASTIC~ 2008‘Printed in Italy’From the back cover:🌳 'Stick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.'ooOooMeasuring around 22 cm x 27.75 cm, the colourful front cover, with ‘Stick Man’ off on a jog with various creatures looking on, is enhanced by shiny silver colouring that glistens nonchalantly in the change of light. Inside are 32 colourful, shiny finish pages with the story running for 30, over double page spreads.The rhyming text, ENHANCED in places FOR EFFECT, is clear for the best part and easy to narrate. The illustrations are amazing as usual; seemingly simple at first glance but offering scope for much to talk about throughout, including emotions![13 images attached ©Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 2008]

The kids love this book great stories in them and very reasonably priced

I used to love this book when i was younger and now i get to read it to my daughter :) such a good book and the quality of its good as well!

This book is very engaging and interactive. My son absolutely loves the story and the pictures. He was very happy to have yet another collection of Julia Donaldson’s books in his book shelf. Very happy with this story as well. I highly recommend it.

Comprei para treinar a leitura em inglês para meus filhos. A historia é bem simples e fluida e as ilustrações são bem caracteristicas do Axel Scheffler. Gostamos bastante da historia!

My grandson likes this book

Storia bellissima l'ho letta 1000 volte. I bambini impazziscono. Consigliato

Julia Donaldson is a wonderful writer - all of her books are fun to read and engaging for kids. This one is no different. Great storytelling and rhyming structure make it enjoyable to read aloud.