A big green ball of string becomes a most unusual soccer ball in this imaginative and enchanting picture book. Wanting to play soccer but lacking a ball, George makes do with the titular big ball of string. Rhythmic, read-aloud text describes George's dribbling adventures around town, from his home, to main street, to the park, and back again. Charming watercolor illustrations trace George's fun with his makeshift toy as the bright green string unravels while he plays, encouraging children to see ordinary household objects in new ways while they follow George's sporting fun.

Ross Mueller is a playwright, musician, and teacher. He travels to schools bringing writing to life in performance and song. Craig Smith is the illustrator of Billy the Punk, Dreadful David, Where's Mum?, and Whistle Up the Chimney. He has illustrated books in the Bob the Builder and Cabbage Patch series.

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George and his ball (50K)

Childrens: Picture Books
Age Range: 3 to 5
32 pages, Cloth, 6 x 6
32 Color Illustrations, 0 Line Drawings, 0 Charts, 0 Tables, 0 Graphs, 0 Diagrams, 0 Maps, 0 Screen Shots, Four-color Interior
Distribution Rights: US, CA & MX
$14.95 (CAN $20.95)
9781741140446 (1741140447)

Pub Date: September 2005

Allen & Unwin