Storytime: Monty the Hero - Hardcover

Smallman, Steve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1784932426 ISBN 13: 9781784932428

Publisher: QED Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

Monty the mole's favourite bedtime story is about a hero, a monster and a magic wand. Monty wants to be a hero too so he sneaks out at night in search of adventure. He meets Herbert the hedgehog and together they decide to be heroes and search for magic. Monty finds a conker shell and uses it as a helmet for protection in case they meet a monster! And they do - along comes a grumpy badger but Herbert uses his spikes to send him on his way. Then Herbert tumbles down a hole and it's Monty's chance to be a hero and help his friend. The heroes continue on their adventure and find what they think is a magic wand - a dandelion. They shake it but all the magic seems to disappear - or does it? Will Monty's wish come true? Part of the QED Storytime series, this beautifully illustrated book introduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories, and includes supporting notes for parents and teachers. Storytime has recently featured on Cbeebies Bedtime Stories.

About this title

About the Author

STEVE SMALLMAN has been illustrating children's books for over 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. He is the winner of the 2009 Sheffield Children's Book award. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner(Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo). When he's not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside.

Review

Monty the Mole desperately wants to be a hero. With this in mind he sneaks out at night in search of adventure! He meets Herbert the heavenly hedgehog and together they team up and decide to be heroes and search for magic. You will have to read it yourself to find out what they find, I will not spoil it for you but I can tell you that it is a stunningly illustrated, action-packed story that both adults and children would be mad not to love. This would make either an ideal bedtime story or one for reading aloud in class. Early Years A funny and enjoyable book with lovely illustrations to match. The Guardian Children's books

About this edition

• Publisher: QED Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1784932426
• ISBN 13: 9781784932428
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24