There's an Alien in My Lunchbox!
Age 4+
Picture Storybooks Humorous Stories Mysteries & The Supernatural School Stories
Enjoy the chaos created when Noah's book characters escape in the classroom, then learn the important and magical job they have to do at story time.
Chaos and hilarity with a message about the magic of books from debut author Tessa Gearing and Lollies Award-winning Chris Jevons!
Noah has brought his favourite storybook to school for Show and Tell, but the characters have escaped and they’re causing havoc! Alien’s stolen his lunch, Dragon’s roaring at the little ones and Ghost has blocked the toilets . . . But when Noah finally catches them and begins to read to the class, something truly magical happens. Discover the magic of books . . . when they behave.
Creators
Tessa Gearing grew up in South West London. After studying Drama at Birmingham University, she worked for many years as an actor in touring theatre and on the radio. She travelled around the world with her work, but eventually settled in mid Wales, where she runs storytelling sessions and works in a primary school. She lives with her husband and they have two grown up children. There’s an Alien in my Lunchbox is her first book.
Chris Jevons loved drawing from an early age, inspired by Saturday morning cartoons and Disney animated features. He went on to study art and design, followed by animation at university. After graduation, Chris worked as graphic designer and a 2D animator, before pursing his career in children’s publishing. He has since illustrated more than 50 picture books and fiction titles worldwide. Chris lives and works in Harrogate, UK.
Reviews
Exploding with energetic, vibrant artwork, There’s an Alien in My Lunch Box is a fantastically fun celebration of books and all the riches that they can bring into young lives. Sure to be a hit with children in early years settings who will easily relate to Noah’s world and will understand the many problems that his characters are causing. The hijinks from ghost, witch, alien et al will be met with howls of laughter and voices wishing all manner of characters from stories into reality are sure to follow. Brilliant for igniting that spark for reading and instilling a lifelong love of books!
A Word About Books
A lively read that will have kids wondering what antics their own favorite characters might get up to
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