By Paul Bright (author) , Bruce Ingman (illustrator)
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Holes generally get a bad press – after all they’re the last thing you want to find in a sock, pair of knickers, bag, bucket or boat! Perhaps this delightful book will win them some friends. Hamish and Hermione Hole need a new home when their bit of Swiss cheese is eaten – but where will they be welcome?
Set in a royal palace there’s a fairy tale air to this and Bruce Ingman’s illustrations have a child-like simplicity that emphasises the fable feel. Hamish and Hermione are finger-paint blobs with two eyes, a mouth, stick legs and arms, but hugely expressive, dashing from scene to scene and, memorably, chatting on a wooden bench. Stylish fun! ~ Andrea Reece
When Hamish and Hermione Hole are chased out of the cheese where they live, they search the palace for a new place to call home. But the Holes cause havoc wherever they go - no one wants holes in their knickers, bike wheel or boat! Exhausted, the pair rest in a piece of wood, only to be discovered by the palace carpenter, who knows that holes can be really useful - especially when you are making beautiful musical instruments.
Paul originally trained as an engineer - which is rather unusual for a children's author - and spent many years working in England, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and Spain. He used to make notes for stories when he was sitting in meetings, or travelling on trains and planes. Poems were the first things he had published, followed by picture books. His first picture book, ‘Under the Bed’, was published in 2003. The second book, ‘Quiet!’ was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award (it didn’t win but he got a Blue Peter badge!). Paul has now had about 20 picture books published. In 2016 Paul was one of four authors chosen to write new Winnie-the-Pooh stories for Pooh’s 90th birthday in a collection called ‘The Best Bear in All the World’ (reissued in a bright purple colour to celebrate Pooh’s 100th birthday in 2026).
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When Hamish and Hermione Hole are chased out of the cheese where they live, they search the palace for a new place to call home. But the Holes cause havoc wherever they go - no one wants holes in their knickers, bike wheel or boat!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Hole Story and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
The Hole Story features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Books of the Month, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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The Hole Story was written by Paul Bright and published by Andersen Press Ltd
The Hole Story has 32 pages
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