In the Dark, Dark Wood

By Jessica Souhami Illustrated by Jessica Souhami


In the Dark, Dark Wood
Online price: £5.99
Paperback, 24 pages
Published: 1st September 2007

Category: Picture story books, Poetry & rhyme
Interest age, years: From 2 To 5
Key Stage: EARLY YEARS, ENG RDG KS 1

Here is a lively retelling of the traditional rhyme packed with surprises. Lift-up flaps on each spread reveal spooky creatures peeping through windows and out of cupboards, and the story reaches a climax on the last spread, as a great white ghost pops out! In the dark, dark wood, There was a dark, dark house, HOO-HOO-HOO! HAA-HAA-HAA! A truly interactive book that children will return to time and again.

This story will enthral and capture the attention of all children. - Nursery Education

In this touchy feely version of a classic scarey story, children must lift the flaps to search the dark, dark house inm the dark, dark wood. Under each flap there's a surprise but nothing like the BIG one that pops up right when the story ends. Against a mostly black background, the bold colours of the flaps are irresistable - you just have to peep! - Book Ahead 0-7

This book is a lively retelling of the traditional rhyme, with strongly patterned structures and flaps to lift which guarantee that the children in your setting will love hearing this book time and time again. - Nursery World



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 24 pages
ISBN: 9781845077556
Format: 220mm x 220mm

BIC Code: YBCS, YBGP
BISAC Code:  JUV018000
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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