Meerkat Mail
by Emily Gravett

Meerkat Mail

Meerkat Mail is a brilliant picture book from Emily Gravett, the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. It has wonderfully detailed, witty artwork and a giant, glossy postcard flap to lift on every spread. Perfect for fans of The Jolly Postman – and meerkats!

Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. They are all very close . . . so close, in fact, that one day Sunny decides it's just too crowded and packs his bags. He's off to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And who's that shadowy figure who seems to be following him around?

There's so much to enjoy, from the newspaper cuttings on the endpapers to the wittily accurate information about each mongoose species Sunny visits on his journey. With seven giant glossy postcards attached to the pages, this beautiful book is rich with comic detail and will keep any child entertained for hours.

Author: Emily Gravett

Emily has a rare talent for creating exceptional books for children. The winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals, her skill and wit are second to none. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the ground-breaking Wolves, which has been followed by such modern classics as Meerkat Mail, Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears, Monkey and Me and Again! and the fabulous Bear and Hare series for younger readers, as well as the beautiful Tidy, Old Hat, Cyril and Pat and Meerkat Christmas. Each book is unique and different from the last – and each features endearing, beautifully drawn characters that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. Emily lives in Brighton with her family.

Book Details:

  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • Format: Paperback
  • Print length: 32 pages
  • Dimensions: 27.1 x 0.5 x 21.6 cm
  • Reading age: 3-7 years old
  • Publication date: 25 August 2016
  • ISBN: 9781509836130

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Emily Gravett is an award-winning British author and illustrator

Author: Emily Gravett

Hello dedicated educators and parents! Today we are going to talk about a wonderful author who has undoubtedly filled the reading hours of many children with magic and creativity: Emily Gravett! If you don't know her, you're missing out on something great, but don't worry, we're here to catch you up.

Emily Gravett is an award-winning British author and illustrator, known for her children's books that combine witty stories with charming illustrations. One of her most popular books is "So Many Monkeys," a story that not only entertains, but also teaches children to count in a fun and visually appealing way. His books are perfect for introducing the little ones to the world of reading, and the best of all is that his stories often have an unexpected twist that keeps everyone attentive, from the little ones to the adults.

Another gem by Emily Gravett is "The Wolf Was Dressed as a Lamb", a story that plays with classic stories and turns them upside down in a very ingenious way. This book, and many of her others, are fantastic tools for fostering imagination and critical thinking among children. So whether you're looking for material for story time in the classroom or for a special moment at home, Emily Gravett's books are a safe bet. Enjoy reading!

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