The Highway Rat Board Book

Join the villainous Highway Rat on his rollicking adventure in this sturdy board book edition, perfect for little hands. Written by the number one bestselling author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this book is a delightful read-aloud experience.

The Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing food from other animals, from rabbits' clover to squirrels' nuts. But will his greedy ways lead to his downfall when he encounters a cunning duck? This story, inspired by Alfred Noyes' 'The Highwayman', is filled with adventure, friendship, and the important lesson of kindness.

Featuring Julia Donaldson's signature rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's vibrant illustrations, this book offers plenty of details for young children to spot on every page. The durable board pages with softly rounded corners are ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

Key Features:

• A classic rhyming adventure from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
• Sturdy board book format with rounded corners, suitable for young children.
• Explores themes of adventure, friendship, and learning to be kind.
• Perfect for read-aloud sessions with engaging text and detailed illustrations.
• Part of The Highway Rat series.

Specifications:

• Author: Julia Donaldson
• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
• Binding: Board Book
• Publisher: Alison Green Books
• Publication Date: February 2, 2017
• Language: English
• Page Count: 30 pages
• Reading Age: 2 - 5 years
• Dimensions: 29.2 x 2.1 x 16.5 cm
• Weight: 359 g
• ISBN-10: 1407174347
• ISBN-13: 978-1407174341
• EAN: 9781407174341
• Data di uscita: 02.02.2017

This beloved picture book has also been adapted into a popular animated film.