Unwrapping
Mortimer's Picnic
by Nick Ward
Specs
* Reading Ages: 4-8 years
* Grade Level: 1-2 years
* Length: 32 pages
* Publisher: Windmill Books Publication
* Pub. Date: January 15, 2022
* Language: English
Editorial Reviews
“It’s a funny, very satisfying story with an excellent twist. Nick Ward’s warm, humourous illustrations are full of extra little details that make this even more fun.” Read full review
“The humorous text is complemented by lively illustrations, and a sense of mystery and mischievousness pervades this delightful picture book.” Read full review
Andrea Rayner, Armadillo magazine
“An unexpectedly sweet and pleasantly surprising ending.” Read full review
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The Book
I love this book with the fun twist at the end. This delightful tale is full of adventure and features a very unlikely friendship.
Mortimer, an adorable little bunny rabbit, and his best friend Oggy, plan a summer picnic together. At the last minute Mortimer receives a message from his friend saying he is feeling under the weather with a bad cold and will not be able to go. Poor Mortimer feels so disappointed and sad. After all the picnic basket is all packed and brimming with homemade treats for the day. He was so excited for the day ahead and was looking forward to spending some quality time with his best friend.
Being a caring buddy Mortimer decides to take the picnic to Oggy instead. The journey to Oggy's house is treacherous. Mortimer encounters an aggressive hungry crocodile, a dangerous salivating wolf and a combative troll who all want to eat the picnic food AND MORTIMER himself! Oh my! Will Mortimer make it to Oggy before he is gobbled up by these predatory bandits?
The illustrations are exceptional. They are bold, bright and place you right in the story. This would be an excellent read aloud as the drama effect is built right in and how fun it would be to see the expression on the kid's faces when they discover the true identity of Oggy. ( I had that look on my face I must admit). Awesome! Yes! This book is a winner and I highly, highly recommend it.
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!
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Meet the Author/Illustrator
I was born above a tobacconist shop in the High Street of a small market town, and the atmosphere of that cosy, pungent place still influences me today, especially in my writing. I can remember corridors and stairs, deep cellars and hidden rooms and the spicy smell of snuff and pipe tobacco.
At the bottom of our garden was a brick built shed with a hidden door into my father’s darkroom where there were bottles and jars of strange liquids and multi-coloured marbles. What were they all for? It was all pulled down a long time ago, but I still visit it in my mind’s eye.
I’ve always loved books and book illustration, and after leaving school went on to study Graphic Design. By the time I finished the course, I’d had my first picture book accepted for publication and I’ve been producing picture and story books ever since.
I am married with two grown-up children, and live in a tiny village where I spend my time writing and drawing and painting away, from morning ’til night.
* Nick Ward is the creator of several hugely popular picture books for children. Don't Eat the Teacher!, published by Scholastic, has sold more than 700,000 copies worldwide and has been translated into numerous languages. Nick is also the writer and illustrator of the action-packed Charlie Small series.
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