By John Yeoman (author) , Quentin Blake (illustrator)
"This joyful Quentin Blake classic will set everyone skipping"
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First published decades ago, this Quentin Blake and John Yeoman classic feels as fresh as the blooms brandished so brilliantly by its stars.
A cumulative, repetitive rhyming tale it describes how young Rumbelow gathers a jolly assortment of fellow travellers as he sets out to visit his grandparents, encouraging them all to dance along with him. There’s a poultry boy, a peg-lady, an eel-catcher with a barrel full of eels, a woman with a bag of knitting and a flower girl with a basket of flowers, and they all end up joining Rumbelow’s grandparents for tea. Quentin Blake’s line is so expressive, joyful and carefree, reading this will set you skipping!
Rumbelow is so excited to visit his grandparents that he can't help but dance all the way there. His dance is infectious, and it isn't long before a whole host of characters - including a lazy pig and a flock of geese - join him on his journey.
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But will Rumbelow's grandparents have enough tea to give to all his new friends?
A fun and touching tale about music, community, and making the most of every moment. Repetition and rhythm make this a joyous text to read aloud.
Celebrate Quentin Blake's 90th birthday with a reissue of this fun and sweet story, created with long-time collaborator John Yeoman.
'Warm and reassuring...a delightful reminder about the power of happiness' - The Bookseller
'Quentin Blake at his glorious best . . . One of those list books that children absolutely love.' - Readers Digest, Best of 2012
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Rumbelow's Dance and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Rumbelow's Dance features in the following genres: Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Pets, The Natural World, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Books for Babies and Toddlers
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Rumbelow's Dance was written by John Yeoman and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Rumbelow's Dance has 32 pages
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