The Highway Rat
The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson is a delightful picture book published by Alison Green Books in 2017. This 30-page edition features a whimsical narrative that follows the mischievous Highway Rat as he gallops along the highway, stealing food from various animals. With its engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations, the book captures the adventurous spirit of the story while appealing to young readers.
In this tale, the Highway Rat’s antics create a sense of danger for the other animals, as he demands their treats without sharing. The narrative unfolds with a clever twist as the rat encounters a cunning duck, leading to an unexpected resolution. The book is designed for children, featuring sturdy board pages and rounded corners, making it suitable for little hands. Themes of adventure and kindness are woven throughout, making it an enjoyable read-aloud experience for families.
Official synopsis Publisher
The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog.
‘Give me your buns and your biscuits!
Give me your chocolate eclairs!
For I am the Rat of the highway,
and the Rat Thief never shares!’
Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel – he even steals his own horse’s hay.
Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?
- Sturdy board pages with softly rounded corners are perfect for little ones
- A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, ‘The Highwayman’, 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
- Adventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story
- The Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit)
- The animated film of Tabby McTatstars voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma.
- Look out for Jonty Gentooby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.
‘A classic picture book … great to read aloud’ BBC Radio 4
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Highway Rat” about?
Who is the author of “The Highway Rat”?
When was “The Highway Rat” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Highway Rat”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
