Tom, Tom the Piper's Son

By Priscilla Lamont


Tom, Tom the Piper's Son
Online price: £10.99
Hardback, 24 pages
Published: 4th August 2011

Category: Picture story books, Poetry & rhyme
Interest age, years: From 5 To 8
Key Stage: ENG RDG KS 1&2

Tom, Tom the Piper's son

Stole a pig and away he run…



Find out the real reason why Tom took the pig away from the farm, and see what really happened to the pig afterwards in this charming and funny subversion of a well-known nursery rhyme - with a happy ending!



A witty rhyming text is accompanied by gently humorous watercolour paintings, making this a book that is perfect to read alone or together, in the classroom or at home.

An entertaining rhyming text is complemented by amusing watercolour drawings which provide plenty of detail for discussion. - Parents in Touch

Brilliant! This is a delightful and highly amusing ssubversion of a well-known nursery rhyme told through rhyming couplets that will tickle you pink… this is one that will be loved and children will want to read it again and again. It is a witty text, coupled with equally humourous watercolour illustrations, which means it is perfect to enjoy at home and ideal for reading aloud in nursery or reception class. - Early Years Educator

An enjoyable little book. - School Librarian



Publication Details:

Binding: Hardback, 24 pages
ISBN: 9781847801555
Format: 270mm x 214mm

BIC Code: YBCS, YDP
BISAC Code:  JNF042020
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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