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Jessica Souhami

Jessica Souhami

  • 5 stars across 12 books

Jessica Souhami is an acclaimed artist and storyteller whose artwork is inspired by the shadow puppet shows she created and took on tour earlier in her career. Her illustrations, like her puppets, use brilliant colour and bold shapes and her characters leap and swoop across the spreads. She has an international following for her retellings of traditional tales from round the world. Among her many books are Sausages, Foxy! and The Little, Little House and, most recently, Honk Honk, Hold Tight.

3rd May 2012

Foxy!

Foxy has a very large sack with just one bee in it. But on his travels he meets a woman with a nice fat rooster..."Whate... MoreFoxy!

(3 reviews) Review
1st July 2007

Sausages!

When a poor woodcutter called John helps an elf in distress, the elf rewards him with three magic wishes. As John and Ma... MoreSausages!

(3 reviews) Review
1st July 2014

Old MacDonald

(2 reviews) Review
2nd April 2015

The Strongest Boy in the World

New in paperback. Kaito is stronger than all the other boys in his village. Because no one can beat him at wrestling, ... MoreThe Strongest Boy in the World

(2 reviews) Review
10th June 2010

The Sticky Doll Trap

Hare is a cheeky rascal who prefers to have a nap while the other animals are scratching in the earth searching for wate... MoreThe Sticky Doll Trap

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6th August 2015

Honk, Honk! Hold Tight!

This very funny folktale tells about the princess who will not laugh. Her father says he will give her hand in marriag... MoreHonk, Honk! Hold Tight!

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6th August 2015

Rama and the Demon King

Banished by his jealous stepmother, the good and brave Prince Rama has lived in the forest for 14 years, along with hi... MoreRama and the Demon King

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6th August 1998

Rama and the Demon King Big Book

Banished by his jealous stepmother, the good and brave Prince Rama has lived in the forest for 14 years, along with his ... MoreRama and the Demon King Big Book

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1st May 2003

Famous Adventures of a Bird-brained Hen

A simple retelling of the much-loved nursery rhyme, brought up-to-date with bright, bold collage illustrations and a sho... MoreFamous Adventures of a Bird-brained Hen

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1st April 2009

King Pom and the Fox

Li Ming looks so proud guarding his one pomegranate tree that people laugh and call him 'King Pom'. But when Li Ming cat... MoreKing Pom and the Fox

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  • Sausages!

    Sausages!

    Woodcutter John is granted three wishes after doing a kind deed for an elf. He can't wait to use his wishes and rushes home to tell his wife all about...

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    Sausages!

    We’ve read a few versions of this classic tale and always enjoy them. Be careful what you wish for and remember what really matters in life! ...

  • Foxy!

    Foxy!

    This is based on an old folk tale. A fox traps a bee in a bag, and then kind of tricks someone else and has a rooster in his bag instead of the bee. T...

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