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Suitable for 3 - 4 years

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Crabs, whales, sharks, jellyfish and lobsters – all making a noisy commotion in the ocean! Dive into the shimmering brilliance of the deeps with this bold book of rhyme! Packed with rhythmic rhymes and bubbling ocean sounds which are perfect for reading aloud and miming along to, this is a brilliantly colourful first book of verse from the award-winning author and illustrator of Rumble in the Jungle.

“Fast-moving and great to read aloud.” The Independent

Product Details

Catalogue number

87 in EU Primary Summer 2020

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781841211015

Publisher

Orchard Books

Date published

May 1st, 1999

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  • 32 pages
Condition

New

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Author/Illustrator

Giles Andreae

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Giles Andreae is one of the most successful children’s writers today, and is best known for his picture books like Commotion in the Ocean.

Giles started writing stories when he was a primary school. He studied English at Oxford University and his first book for children,Rumble in the Jungle, was an instant hit. Giles has gone on to write many bestselling books for children, including The Lion Who Wanted to Love, winner of the Red House Book Award, and I Love My Mummy, winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award. Giraffes Can’t Dance, published in 1999, has become an international children’s classic, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide.

Giles’s children’s books have, to date, sold more than 3 million copies, making him one of the most successful children’s authors working today.

Giles is the creator of Britain’s favourite stickman, Purple Ronnie, and the hugely successful Edward Monkton poetry range. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, Victoria, and their four children. His own personal favourite children’s book is Yertle the Turtle by Doctor Seuss.

David Wojtowycz

David Wojtowycz has illustrated many bestselling picture books, including Commotion in the Ocean and Rumble in the Jungle. His distinctive, bright and exuberant illustrations are perfect for young children. Born in the UK, David now divides his time between Berlin and Chicago.

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    ruudy
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    it is criminally funny!

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    angelslater
    on 2 March 2012

    this book is great rhyming fun

  3. Hayley 113303

    kenny101
    on 25 June 2010

    I have read this book but I was only little so I don’t remember so much.

  4. Monkey 113537

    cheeky7
    on 19 July 2009

    it is funny silly and you would laugh some are fantastic and some are ok.

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