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  • 5 stars across 21 books
    James Marshall is one of the most prolific and successful author/illustrators of children's books. With more than seventy-five books to his credit, including the popular George and Martha series and the misadventures of the Stupid Family, Marshall has earned the admiration and love of countless readers. Maurice Sendak said of Marshall: "His work is undated, fresh and fragrant as a new spring garden." James Marshall died in October 1992. He divided his time between an apartment in New York and his home in Connecticut.
    3rd February 2014

    Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    When Goldilocks sneaks into the three bears' cottage, no one seems to be home. But the bears soon return from their walk... More

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    20th August 1992

    Three Up A Tree

    Lolly, Spider and Sam meet in their new tree-house to tell stories. Each one tries to outdo the others - and they end up... More

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    30th July 2015

    Outfoxed

    Harold is unlike any other fox. He hates eating chicken, for one thing. He much prefers reading detective novels. But ca... More

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    20th August 1992

    Fox All Week

    What a week! Fox rushes from one hilarious misadventure to another. The authors also wrote "Fox and His Friends".... More

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    20th February 1992

    Three By The Sea

    One of a series of early reading books with large print and colour illustrations, this is the story of Holly, Spider and... More

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    22nd October 2013

    Little Red Riding Hood

    Who but James Marshall could transform the classic fairytale of Red Riding Hood into a wickedly funny spoof? "Granny is... More

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    22nd October 2013

    Hansel and Gretel

    A bulbous nose, an overstuffed shocking-red dress, green toenails, garish makeup ... has there ever been a more magnific... More

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      Goldilocks and the Three Bears

      Really good, up to date telling of this traditional tale. Really fun to read and great illustrations. Enjoyed reading this book a lot and children can...

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