Horace and Hattiepillar is the incredibly cute follow up to Lucy Tapper & Steve Wilson’s award winning picture book, Hedgehugs.
Horace and Hattiepillar make a lovely discovery underneath a leaf – a fabulous caterpillar. They watch with wonder and amazement as this curious creature munches on leaves, before making a soft silky cocoon.
When something ‘beautiful, colourful and wonderful’ emerges, this gorgeous duo decide they simply must emulate the amazing transformation they have just witnessed.
Steve Wilson’s gentle narrative tells how the friends go about ‘munching’ and ‘crunching’ in their bid to turn into ‘something beautiful, colourful and wonderful too.’ There’s a wonderful pace to his writing, which glides gently along whilst celebrating the innocence and friendship of his loveable characters.
Lucy Tapper’s illustration’s match this gentle ambience. Imbued with a calm, serene quality she convey’s the characters’ love of nature. A delicate mix of collage and warm tones make this a wonderful picture book for sharing at bedtime.
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