Stick Man
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson, published by Alison Green in 2008, is a charming picture book that follows the adventures of Stick Man, who lives in a family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their three stick children. This 32-page edition features delightful illustrations and a rhythmic text, making it an engaging read for children and families, especially during the festive season.
In this story, Stick Man encounters various challenges as he navigates a world that is not always friendly to him. From a playful dog to a swan building a nest, his journey is filled with unexpected twists, culminating in a race against time to return home for Christmas. Readers will enjoy the themes of family and adventure, as well as the vibrant illustrations that bring the narrative to life. This edition is designed to be a special gift, complete with a protective dust jacket, making it a perfect addition to any child’s bookshelf.
Official synopsis Publisher
The heartwarming modern classic from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog– perfect for sharing at Christmas.
‘Stick Man lives in the family tree
With his Stick Lady Love
and their stick children three.’
But it’s dangerous being a Stick Man.
A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire!
Will he ever get back to the family tree in time for Christmas? Perhaps Santa can help…
- Hardcover format comes with a protective dust jacket to make this a special gift for a lifetime
- A modern classic picture book about family, courage and adventure from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
- Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
- This perfect gift book is a journey through the seasons with a gloriously festive Christmas Eve ending
- From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog, which have all been made into animated films
- Stick Manhas been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from Martin Freeman (Stick Man), Jennifer Saunders (Narrator), Sally Hawkins (Stick Lady), Russell Tovey (Dog) and Hugh Bonneville (Santa)
- Superworm is on BBC One at Christmaswith voice artists including Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (narrator), Matt Smith (Superworm) and Rob Brydon (Crow)
- New for September 2022 – look out forThe Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
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‘A cracker of a book’ FT
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