Mr. Tick the Teacher

Mr. Tick the Teacher
ISBN: 9780141369969
Publication Date: 15 August 2016

One of the classic Happy Families stories written by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Faith Jaques. Mr Tick loves teaching his six children at their little school. But then they hear news that all small schools must close, so Mr Tick starts teaching some rather unusual lessons - in how to trick stern school inspectors.

Based on the classic 'Happy Families' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. It is the best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss' Children's Rights Workshop.

About the Author

Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children's writers. He has published over 100 children's books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award winning picture books as Each Peach Pear Plum and The Jolly Postman - both winners of the Kate Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction and lives in Bath.

About the Illustrator

Bruce Ingman is an internationally acclaimed,award-winning author and illustrator. He studied at the Royal College of Art.His first book, When Martha's Away, won the prestigious Mother Goose Award forthe Best British Newcomer to Children's Picture Books and The Overall Winner of the V&;A Illustration Award. His partnership with author Allan Ahlberg hasyielded many successes including, The Runaway Dinner and The Pencil - Winner ofthe Red House Children's Picture Book Award. Their latest book, Alison Hubble is to be published by Puffin in 2016.