The Wild HooBoo
A Story About Freedom
$33.30
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
14 August 2025
Summary
When the selfish King captures the wish-granting wild HooBoo, he is taught a lesson he won’t forget!
The wild HooBoo sings a magical song – coo, chit churp churee! – that can grant you anything you wish for, if your heart is good and true. But the King’s only desire is selfish and cruel, so when he captures the HooBoo and starts making demands, things don’t quite go as he’d planned …
Stunningly illustrated and bursting with colour and kindness, this i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781839134586 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1839134585 |
| Author: | Barry Falls |
| Publisher: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 306mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
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Critics Review
A thought-provoking story that could spark discussions about freedom, animal rights and human rights * BookTrust *
A charming tale * The Bookseller *
Unique cautionary tale with a classic feel * The Bookseller, Buyer’s Guide *
A cautionary tale…with bright and energetic art * The Bookseller *
This gorgeously illustrated picture book has a classic fairy tale quality about it * Booktrust *
Barry Falls
Barry Falls grew up in rural Northern Ireland, where he spent a lot of time drawing pictures and writing stories to go with them. When he got to art college in Belfast, he discovered that he might be able to do such a thing for a living, and was very excited. Since then, he’s been picking up multiple awards for the illustration work he does for such clients as The New York Times, American Airlines, The Telegraph and many more besides. His work has appeared in magazines, books, exhibitions, on textiles and homeware, and in advertising campaigns around the world. His first picture book for young children was published in 2019 and since then, his books have been published in many languages around the world. He now lives and works in Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
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