The Something
The Something
paperback
Published:
25 July, 2019
Description
A glorious imaginative adventure from Rebecca Cobb, the award-winning illustrator of The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear.
Underneath the cherry tree in our garden there is a little hole. I'm sure there is something down there . . .
When a little boy's ball disappears down a mysterious hole in the garden, he can't stop thinking about what could be down there. Could it be a little mouse's house? The lair of a hungry troll? Or maybe even a dragon's den? Whatever the something is, he is determined to find out!
The Something is a gorgeous, original story full of warmth and the wonder of childhood from Rebecca Cobb, the award-winning creator of Lunchtime and Aunt Amelia.
Also available from Rebecca Cobb: Lunchtime, Aunt Amelia and Hello Friend!
Prizes
Long-listed for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2015 (UK)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781529017519 |
| ISBN10 | 1529017513 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 188 g |
| Product Dimensions | 224 x 279 x 4 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Pan Macmillan |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Cobb's illustrations capture the joy of childhood. * The Sunday Times *
Cobb celebrates the power of imagination in this treat of a book. -- Children's Special 2014-2015 * The Bookseller *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Rebecca Cobb is one of the most talented names in picture books. Since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts, she has created a number of well-received picture books, including the heart-breakingly beautiful Missing Mummy and the critically acclaimed Aunt Amelia. Rebecca won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for her brilliant book Lunchtime and has also been twice shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. In addition to her author-illustrated books, Rebecca has also collaborated with some of the best-known names in children’s publishing, including working with the inimitable Julia Donaldson on bestselling picture books The Paper Dolls and The Everywhere Bear. Rebecca lives in Falmouth with her husband and young daughters.