The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon
Book description
Hey Diddle Diddle
The Cat and the Fiddle
The Cow jumped over the Moon.
The Little Dog laughed
To see such fun
And the Dish ran away with the Spoon
That's the bit we know - but have you ever wondered what happened next? Mini Grey, the creator of such…
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1 author picked The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The author/illustrator of the truly hilarious Traction man is here! answers the burning question I know I have always had: what happened after the dish and spoon ran away? Spirited illustration and a rollicking storyline imagine the fate of the runaway kitchenware, leading to a final redemption after many wild adventures. A reminder that peripheral characters can have complex lives too.
From Barbara's list on upcycled tales for children all told with a twist.
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Editor's Pick, BookLife by Publishers Weekly.
Gold Medal, 2023 Mom's Choice Awards.
Gold Medal, 2023 Readers' Favorite Awards.
First Place, 2023 Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards.
I’m pretty sure I’m about to die in space. And I just turned twelve and a half.
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