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Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty's Little Sister
By Bob Graham
Inspired by one of the best-loved nursery rhymes of all, Bob Graham's sparkling new comedy brims over with warmth, wit and originality.
We all know that Humpty Dumpty is an egg. But did you know he was born into the travelling circus? Or that he had a little sister, Dimity? At last her story can be told! Shy as her big brother is bold, Dimity prefers the shadows to the spotlight and never joins her performing family in the tent at showtime. But one fateful afternoon, Humpty -- with time on his hands - climbs the factory wall at the edge of the circus ground, and slips. It is up to Dimity to save the day!
- Bob Graham's books have sold over 1.6 million copies worldwide!
- Winner of the 2003 Kate Greenaway Medal for "Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child".
About the author
Bob Graham, Australia's leading picture-book maker, has written and illustrated many children's picture books including "Oscar's Half Birthday", "Buffy" and "Let's Get a Pup". He won the 2000 Smarties Gold Medal for "Max", the 2003 Kate Greenaway Medal for "Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child" and the Australian Children's Book of the Year Award an unprecedented four times.
Review
"This is vintage Graham - compassionate, warm and engaging, with old-fashioned English-style illustrations in keeping with the traditional nursery rhyme theme. And, as with all of Graham’s books, at its heart is family and community...This is an endearing story, with a shy and retiring heroine and a charming ambience." Australian Book Review
ISBN:
9781844280674
Imprint:
Walker Books
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
April 1, 2006
Dimensions:
240 x 270mm, 40pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$27.95
New Zealand RRP:
$29.99
Stock Level:
In Stock