By Leigh Hodgkinson (author) , Leigh Hodgkinson (illustrator)
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March 2016 Book of the Month Leigh Hodgkinson’s picture book is a stylish investigation into how and where to read a book. Goldilocks-like, a young boy tries out a variety of chairs and reading locations. Not one of them suits: some are too buzzy or grimey, one’s even too slippy slimey!
In his expedition, the boy is joined by a succession of friendly companions, a cat, an owl, a frog, a little Martian, and they stay with him until he realises it doesn’t matter where you sit, a book is best anywhere – a book is best when you share. Each page is an adventure in its own right, there are definitely stories hiding in the upholstery of these splendid chairs!
With its stylish design (Leigh Hodgkinson has worked with Lauren Child and the influence is clear) and friendly, appealing characters, this is just right for adults and children to share. ~ Andrea Reece
Hello there! Are you sitting comfortably? Are you sure? Have you found the perfect snuggle-up-and-lose-yourself-in-a-book place? Somewhere comfy, NOT itchy-fuzzy? Somewhere quiet, NOT buzz-buzzy? You have? Great! Unfortunately the little chap in this book isn't having quite as much luck as you are ...
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Join one small book lover's search for the perfect place to sit (just for a bit!) in this beautifully illustrated and designed picture book by the talented Leigh Hodgkinson.
**There's a colouring sheet linked to this book, download it here.
Leigh Hodgikinson has written and illustrated picture books for Orchard, Bloomsbury, Nosy Crow, and Simon and Schuster, and has been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize twice and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times. Leigh is an award-winning animator and co-creator and art director of CBeebies animated pre-school series Olobob Top .
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Hello there! Are you sitting comfortably?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Are You Sitting Comfortably? and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Are You Sitting Comfortably? features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Books of the Month, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Bedtime Stories for Children, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Are You Sitting Comfortably? was written by Leigh Hodgkinson and published by Bloomsbury Childrens an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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