Experience the rollicking adventure of The Highway Rat, a picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator team behind The Gruffalo, Stick Man, and Zog. This edition features stunning pictures by Axel Scheffler and perfect read-aloud rhyming text, echoing the style of Alfred Noyes' poem, 'The Highwayman'.

The story follows the villainous Highway Rat as he gallops along the highway, stealing food from other animals—from clover taken from a rabbit to nuts from a squirrel, and even the hay meant for his own horse. Discover if he finally meets his comeuppance at the hands of a cunning duck.

• Perfect read-aloud rhyming text in the style of 'The Highwayman'.
• Features stunning, detailed pictures by Axel Scheffler on every page.
• Themes center on adventure, friendship, and learning to be kind.
• The cover includes shiny foil highlights, making it a special gift.
• Adapted into a popular animated film starring David Tennant and Nina Sosanya.

• Author: Julia Donaldson
• Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 7 July 2016
• Print Length: 32 pages
• Reading Age: 2 - 5 years
• Dimensions: 10.2 x 0.4 x 25.1 cm (102x4x251mm)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• ISBN-13: 978-1407170732

This book is ideal for young readers, offering adventure and a valuable lesson in kindness through engaging rhyme and illustration.