Angelica Sprocket's Pockets

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Angelica Sprocket's Pockets, Quentin Blake

A wonderfully funny rhyme by one of Britain's best loved author-illustrators.

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  • Paperback
    $14.95 RRP
    ISBN: 9781862309692
    Published: 01/11/2011
    Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
    Extent: 32 pages
  • Hardback
    $29.95 RRP
    ISBN: 9780224083768
    Published: 01/06/2010
    Imprint: Jonathan Cape
    Extent: 32 pages
  • EBook
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    ISBN: 9781446495926
    Published: 06/12/2012
    Imprint: RHCP Digital
    Extent: 32 pages

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

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At a ceremony held at the Paramount Centre this morning, Anthony Browne was named as the Children’s Laureate for 2009-11. Random House Children's Books is proud to publish every Children’s Laureate; Anthony follows in the footsteps of Quentin Blake, Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen. Anthony was absolutely delighted to accept the honour. He will...

"Quentin Blake's illustrations are, as always, full of character and characters. I love the recurring ducks that drink through straws and jump at horns and the alligator escaping the page. Energetic, colourful and playful, it's a delight to read. It's a wild adventure in an overcoat that may just leave you wondering if you could be making better use of your own pockets." - Daniel Hahn, http://theultimatebookguide.blogspot.com/

"What a treat!...As always, Blake's familiar - but ever fresh - illustrations are packed with energy, humour and detail. You will not mind one bit being asked to share it over and over again." - Rowan Stanfield, Carousel

"a delightful romp through the English language" - Junior

"Quentin Blake shows he is still a master of his craft in Angelica Sprocket's Pockets, which contains everything from kitchen sinks to alligators. Perfect for aged three-plus." - Rachel Carlyle, S (Supp. to Sunday Express)

"A delight from start to finish." - The Guardian