The Cantankerous Crow (Classic Reissue)

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A classic Swedish picture book, rediscovered after 60 years

The most maddening crow in world history is out to cause trouble! He can’t resist the farmer’s cherries – and one day he gets caught. The farmer tries to punish the crow with hard labour, but the crow only causes a lot of bother. Then the farmer tries to sell the crow at the market, but who wants to buy a troublesome crow?
Extent: 28 pp
Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2016-07-07
Size: 28.6 x 20.8 cm
ISBN: 9780500650790

Press Reviews

Poul Stroyer’s vibrant illustrations have undoubtedly stood the test of time, they’re as fresh and compelling now as they would have been when first published, over 60 years ago
Picture Books Blogger

A lovely and slightly crazy book … wonderfully odd and lots of fun for children to read
Global Mouse Travels.com

Gloriously illustrated, this is a tale full of fun
Parents in Touch

In playful words and glorious colour, <i>The Cantankerous Crow</i> relates the adventures of the naughtiest crow in the world
SELTA

About the Authors

The late Lennart Hellsing is a legendary Swedish writer and translator. In 2010 he was a finalist for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest recognition for writers of children’s books, for his lasting contribution to children’s literature.

Poul Strøyer was an award-winning illustrator who worked closely with Lennard Hellsing.

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