Browne, Anthony – The Bell Bookshop

Big Gorilla

Emma — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Learn all about opposites through internationally renowned master picture book-maker Anthony Browne’s beloved primates.
What’s the opposite of old? Young! What’s the opposite of sad? Happy! But what’s the opposite of opposite…?
Featuring a range of exquisite primates, from gorillas to chimpanzees, white-faced capuchins to orangutans, Anthony Browne has created a wonderfully unique first book of opposites, with his striking palette and quirky flair for facial expressions sure to charm readers of all ages.

A boy, his dog and the sea

Emma — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children’s Laureate, Anthony Browne.
Danny isn’t expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks it’s boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog.

A boy, his dog and the sea

Emma — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000

PRAISE FOR A BOY, HIS DOG AND THE SEA

“As is usual with Browne, the scene expresses the mood. Painstaking artwork conjures the wide sea, while faces are hinted at in beach huts and pebbles. Misunderstanding and suspense lead to a happy, heroic rescue.” The Sunday Times

“Anthony Browne is the most extraordinary author and illustrator [?] His books should be essential reading for children and adults alike.” Cotswold Life

The Three Wishes

Emma — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Anthony Browne is back with a brilliantly funny story with a moral message at its heart.

Lambert, Hilda and Ros are bored on the sofa, watching tv and a little bit grumbly. . . However after a surreal turn of events, the three friends are visited by a mysterious blue fairy who gives them more than they bargained for. Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true…

The Three Wishes is a hilarious twist on a tale that focuses on the importance of being content and present in the moment.

Gorilla

Emma — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrate 30 years of the classic award-winning picture book in this stunning new edition.

Hannah loves gorillas but has never seen one. Her father’s too busy to take her to the zoo – or for anything else come to that. For her birthday, Hannah asks her father for a gorilla – but is disappointed when she discovers that the gorilla she’s got is just a toy one. But then something extraordinary happens … the toy turns into a real gorilla, who puts on her father’s hat and coat and takes her off for a magical visit to the zoo…