Traction Man Is Here

by Mini Grey
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A brilliantly witty story about how heroes can be found in the most unlikely places (or outfits, for that matter) now comes with a fabulous CD of the book read by The League of Gentlemen actor Mark Gatiss.

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Synopsis

With an action outfit for every occasion, Traction Man patrols the house. Whether he is saving toys (in latex space suit and Perspex helmet, teamed with Rocket Boots); searching the sink for the lost wreck of the sieve (in sub-aqua suit, fluorescent flippers and infra-red mask) or rescuing damsels in distress (in jungle pants, camouflage vest and a bandanna), Traction Man is never less than stylishly turned out and expertly accessorised. He is the last word in fashion flair-until, that is, the day that he is presented with an all-in-one knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet by his owner's granny. Can Traction Man overcome the humiliation of his desperately dowdy new look and rediscover the action hero within or will the burden of the knitted green monstrosity be too great?

Editorial Reviews

"Visual and verbal wit abound so children and parents will find much to enjoy.
" - The Bookseller

"Highlighted as the 'Star Choice' of picture books for this spring and summer - Mini Grey's picture books just get better, and this is laugh-out-loud funny." - Children's Bookseller Supplement

"Grey has produced a splendidly tongue-in-cheek picture book...funny, satirical and inventive. Visually enticing...Traction man is a delight." - Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times

"Everything Mini Grey writes is an instant hit and Traction Man is no exception...She is a one-off and so is he." - Kate Kellaway, The Observer

"Children will thrill and giggle with recognition at this genuinely funny artist." - Sally Williams, The Independent

"Lovely visual jokes and vibrant colours." - Wiltshire Times

"Grey turns the domestic landscape into a playground of the imagination, and four-to-six year olds will love her for it." - Dinah Hall, Sunday Telegraph

"Deliciously tongue in cheek...Mini Grey is both affectionate and funny." - Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian

"A fresh, funny and innovative approach...there's plenty to entertain adults too, and even a James Bond-like twist in the tale." - Kathryn Ross, The Scotsman

"Featured in Easter round up with competition: Wonderfully amusing...a cracking read." - Birmingham Post

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