Ben and the Box of Surprises: 3 (Adventures of Ben Labra d'Ollie) - Softcover

Pritchard, Christine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0956526721 ISBN 13: 9780956526724

Publisher: Wild Country Lane Studios Limited, 2012

Synopsis

Ben and the Box of Surprises is an illustrated children's book and animated DVD aimed at 3-7 year olds. It is episode 3 of The Adventures of Ben Labra d'Ollie; a series of stories that feature the family pet dog, a big black Labrador called Ben. He is gentle and funny and very keen to have a quiet life. All Ben wants is to find a new ball to play with. Just one tiny peek inside a mysterious box can't do any harm...but the lid flies off and the secret is out. How will Ben and his friend Special Rat cover their tracks? The ten-minute DVD tells the delightful story in photo-realistic animation, which makes the characters come to life in the familiar surroundings of a family garden. The DVD features a specially-commissioned score by American composer Jean Hasse. In Ben and the Box of Surprises, author and illustrator have combined a beautifully illustrated book and high quality animation to make a unique children's entertainment. The intelligent story is well-paced with moments of drama and excitement interspersed with humour and wit. They have created a setting for the action that conveys warmth and safety and a feeling that everything really will be all right in the end. 'Christine Pritchard has a chatty, accessible writing style which children will love.' Primary Times

About this title

About the Author

The author, Christine Pritchard, lives in Somerset. When she isn't writing she is teaching and drawing. The illustrator and animator, Peter Froome, is a computer expert and an accomplished oil painter turned animator.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wild Country Lane Studios Limited
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0956526721
• ISBN 13: 9780956526724
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Froome Peter
• Number of pages: 32