Tall Man and the Twelve Babies

By Tom Niland Champion Illustrated by Deborah Niland By Kilmeny Niland


Tall Man and the Twelve Babies
Online price: £11.99
Hardback, 32 pages
Published: 1st January 2012

Category: Picture story books
Interest age, years: From 3 To 6

A tall tall man has twelve babies to look after in his tiny tiny apartment. It's not surprising that one day there is trouble when the front door slams shut and the tall tall man is stuck on one side with the girls, while on the other side are the boys, with the keys …

In a big, big city,

In a tiny, tiny apartment,

Lived a tall, tall man …

And twelve babies.

All the boys were called Alistair.

All the girls were called Charlene.

A variation of the old woman who lived in a shoe – this is a funny, loving, offbeat story – where everything ends up as it should be. With broad and hilarious appeal, it might have special resonance for a family where there are twins or triplets or more. Parents know that more than one baby can often feel like 12 …



Publication Details:

Binding: Hardback, 32 pages
ISBN: 9781742371153
Format: 280mm x 210mm

BIC Code: YBCS
BISAC Code:  JUV013000
Imprint: Allen & Unwin


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