Paperback edition of this life affirming picture book by the award-winning team of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.
Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children's picture book
authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and
has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she
has written Who's in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the
Nottingham Children's Book Award, won the Red House
Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the
Sheffield Children's Book Award.
Tony Ross has illustrated over 800 books, which are published all
over the world. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was
shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's
Promise won the Silver medal in the Smaries Prize 2003.
He was the British choice for the Andersen Medal 2004. The Nanny
Goat's Kid was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize
2010. A major animated series of Tony Ross's Little
Princess is curently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake. He lives
in Oxfordshire.
"A dream team of writer and illustrator!"
*The Times*
"The creative partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross has
produced another gem to dazzle us."
*The Bookseller*
"A poetic, life-affirming story about a mayfly, and how she enjoys
every moment of her single day of life, from an award-winning
team."
*Publishing News*
"A bitter-sweet tale from Jeanne Willis perfectly put together with
the soft-crayon style of pictures from Tony Ross."
*The School Librarian*
"It manages to provide a sense of both consolation and
celebration."
*Books for Keeps, Ten Best Books to Introduce Children to
Philosophy*
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