In a Minute |
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| Author:
| Bradman, Tony |
| Illustrator:
| Browne, Eileen |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84780-180-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2012 |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing Group UK
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| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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"We'll never get to the playground," said Jo. "Yes we will," said Dad. "We'll be there in a minute." Jo is eager to get to the playground in the park, to play with her friend Sita and Patch the dog. But Mum and Dad take so long — getting ready, stopping to talk to friends, and getting distracted by speeches and processions — she thinks they'll never get there. When they finally arrive at the playground they are in for a terrible disappointment....
More Description"We'll never get to the playground," said Jo.
"Yes we will," said Dad. "We'll be there in a minute."
Jo is eager to get to the playground in the park, to play with her friend Sita and Patch the dog.
But Mum and Dad take so long — getting ready, stopping to talk to friends, and getting distracted by speeches and processions — she thinks they'll never get there.
When they finally arrive at the playground they are in for a terrible disappointment. . .
Until Patch the dog makes a fantastic discovery.
A charming follow-up to the classic multicultural picture book, Through my Window. The third book in this series featuring Jo, a little girl from a mixed race family, is Wait and See. With sweet, cheerful illustrations and simple text, this book is suitable for the youngest child. By a popular and respected author/illustrator team. Tony Bradman is a highly regarded author and anthology editor, and Eileen Browne is the author of the acclaimed Handa's Surprise.