Tilly the tadpole is a sympathetic character - a youngster frustrated by the restrictions of youth and keen to explore further afield. As Tilly grows into a frog, a wider world becomes accessible, but the pond remains home. Told in rhyming couplets, Katie Brent's wonderful realisation of Tilly at each stage of development will enable young readers to identify with our hero and understand both the tug of exploration and the security of home.
The appeal is in the impact of the illustrations, the identification with Tilly, and the simplicity of the story allied to the familiarity of Tilly's aspirations and experiences.
A charming children's picture book, Tilly the Tadpole is suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years old. Writer Tony, who is Katie's uncle, is inspired by Roger McGough and Brian Patten's poems.
"The book started out simply as a poem for children but the reaction from a variety of readers was so positive that the idea of making it into a book was formed," says Tony of his motivation to write Tilly the Tadpole.
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TONY EARNSHAW is an award-winning playwright with three collections of poetry to his credit. His plays have been staged in London, the South East and Edinburgh and one is about to enjoy a three-week run in New York. Inspired by the arrival of grandchildren, he has started to write for children as well as adults.
KATIE BRENT has produced many artworks for
