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Arthur and the Meanies by Jan Fearnley (view source)
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|isbn=978-1405253819
|pages=32
|publisher=Egmont
|date=July 2010
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http://www.janfearnley.com
We really enjoyed Jan Fearnely's illustrations in [[The Baby Dragon-Tamer by Jan Fearnley|The Baby Dragon-Tamer]] and they're as delightful here. The backgrounds are an intriguing mix of collage and ink splodges, with a slightly more regular drawn style for the characters. It's got a real freshness to it, which draws you in and rewards relishing in all that's going on throughout.
The writing is zingy and clear, marrying perfectly with the illustrations. Although it's aimed at mostly aimed at kids of playgroup age (when they'd have their own issues of playing together and resolving conflicts to consider) the quality is such that both slightly older and younger children will find plenty to enjoy. Warmly recommended.
My thanks to the publishers for sending it to Bookbag.
[[The Bear's Water Picnic by John Yeoman and Quentin Blake]] also features animals realising that they're better off having fun together. If it's elephants you love, check out [[Elmer and Grandpa Eldo by David McKee]]. [[Lively Elizabeth! by Mara Bergman and Cassia Thomas]] is an interesting look at resolving simple early conflicts - and the rhymes are great too.
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