Julia Donaldson
The Baddies (PB)
The Baddies (PB)
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The Baddies is a picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published in 2019. It is about a group of mean ghosts, witches, and trolls who try to scare a little girl out of her new cottage, but she shows them that you don't have to be big to be brave. The book has received praise for its rhyming text and stunning pictures, and it has been made into an animated film that will premiere on BBC1 Christmas Day.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Scholastic
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the dynamic duo behind children's publishing, have brought forth a delightful picture book that is a sheer riot of slapstick fun and silliness. The Baddies, portrayed as the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch, and troll in the land, revel in their wicked ways and engage in constant battles to determine who is the most evil. However, their plans to scare a little girl who moves into a nearby cottage take an unexpected turn when she demonstrates that size doesn't matter when it comes to bravery.
In this captivating paperback edition, both new and old fans alike are in for a treat. The rhyming text is perfect for read-aloud sessions, and the stunning pictures on every page are filled with intricate details to discover. Julia and Axel, the creative minds behind picture book favorites like The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog, and The Smeds and The Smoos, have once again crafted a masterpiece that is sure to captivate young minds.
The animated film adaptation of The Baddies, featuring the voices of Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangsof London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan, and Susan Wokoma, is set to premiere on BBC1 on Christmas Day. The film promises to bring the characters to life in a way that will leave audiences grinning and guffawing from the first color-soaked page to the last hilarious line.
The Baddies has already received widespread praise, with Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live, describing it as "every bit as charming, wonderful, and funny as you'd imagine." The Bookseller praises the book for keeping little ones grinning and guffawing from the first color-soaked page to the last hilarious line, highlighting Donaldson's heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies.
With its delightful blend of humor, adventure, and valuable life lessons, The Baddies is a must-read for children and adults alike. Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's exceptional storytelling skills have once again created a masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages. Get ready to embark on a hilarious adventure with the Baddies and discover the power of bravery and kindness in the face of adversity.
Weight: 222g
Dimension: 279 x 250 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702325069
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