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You will need this to complete some of the tasks and is there if you would like to read it over (and over and over) again. With a gorgeous jacketed cover with gold foiling, this picture book would make a perfect gift for a baby shower, christening or birthday. You can discover the world, you can discuss wellbeing and friendship and the very nature of happiness.The image of Augustus stretches across pages magnificently and children will love accompanying him on his journey through jungle, over mountains and into the sea. We turned the narrative poem (The Spider and the Fly) into a playscript, by setting it out correctly and adding detailed stage directions.

Rayner’s broad loose strokes reflect the beauty of the animal, and give him real expression and emotion: so much is conveyed in the flick of his tail. The combination of highly original artwork and a magical story steeped in humanity and hope has been delighting children and adults for ten years and make this very special anniversary edition the perfect gift. Publication date 2006 Topics Happiness -- Fiction, Smiling -- Fiction, Tiger -- Fiction Publisher Intercourse, Pa. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses.Since January 2007, Augustus and His Smile has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and short listed for the 'Read it Again' Cambridgeshire Picture Book Award and the English 4-11 Award 2007. However, it was animals of a slightly larger kind who were the inspiration for her first picture book, Augustus and His Smile – Catherine drew many of her initial sketches of him whilst watching the tigers at Edinburgh Zoo. More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon.

Stunning illustrations in rich jewelled watercolours and black ink captures the magnificence of the tiger. Augustus and His Smile was selected as one of five picture books to be featured and recommended on Channel 4's 'Richard and Judy Christmas Party' in December 2006. An ideal way to get younger children to talk about their emotions, this is a real classic which demands to be read over and over again. Here are some of our favourite 'tiger' books for you to share with your little one, full of fantastic drawings of this iconic creature. This video shows the story of Augustus and his Smile being read on CBeebies bedtime stories by the well known actress Vicky McClure.For most of these challanges you will need nothing more than your brain, your voice or a pencil and some paper. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged art, stories, story, story time on April 2, 2020 by Mr Stewart. Augustus and His Smile was the well-deserved winner of the ‘Early Years – Best New Illustrator Award’ and was shortlisted for the 2007 Greenaway Medal. There's a long history of tigers cropping up in children's books - and they don't only pop round for tea. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book.