{"product_id":"9781407184630","title":"The Ugly Five by Axel Scheffler","description":"?      The funny and joyful picture book from the number one      bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man      and Zog.               'Morning had dawned on the African plain.         The lion lay grooming his glorious mane.         The kudu looked cool and the rhino looked fine.         The bright pink flamingos looked simply divine.         The zebra looked graceful; the leopard look great.         Oh what a picture of beauty - but wait!'            Who's that singing on the savannah?       The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger      proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness - and      delighting their babies, who think they're perfect just the way      they are.         Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, this gorgeous      picture book is a celebration of animals who are often rather      unloved.               Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift      for toddlers      A funny and comical picture book from the UK's number one picture      book author and illustrator       Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every      page with lots of details to spot      Full of fabulous animals!      Celebrates being yourself, family and friendship       From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog,      which have all been made into animated films       The animated film of Tiddler stars      voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones)      as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob      Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip).         Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia      Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.               ?            Praise for The Ugly Five:      'Donaldson's exuberant verse and Scheffler's strong, inimitable style      are splendidly suited to these underrated, cheerful grotesques,      and evoke the love between parents and children of every species'      Guardian         'Another fabulous story for two- to eighty-year olds ... What bliss      from the creators of The Gruffalo' The Oldie      'Funny, catchy and gleeful ... it's irresistible rhymes trip off      the tongue ... Axel's pictures are witty and full of character' BBC      Wildlife Magazine\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43206121488562,"sku":"9781407184630","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/products\/9781407184630_7de22641-2c2d-4575-aab7-7ee7946fbefa.jpg?v=1705414209","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781407184630","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}