Badger's Band by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler - Tales From Acorn Wood Book 8 - Board Book - Lift-the-Flap Story for Ages 2-5

Details Condition: New Format: Board Book ISBN: 9781529034394 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Age Range: 2-5 years Overview Badger's Band is the eighth instalment in the much-loved Tales From Acorn Wood lift-the-flap series, created by bestselling duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the pair behind The Gruffalo. This sturdy board book invites toddlers and preschoolers to lift the flaps and discover which Acorn Wood friends are joining Badger's musical concert. Combining tactile play, gentle rhyme and irresistibly warm illustrations, it's a firm favourite for shared reading, storytime circles and cosy bedtimes alike, and makes a wonderful gift for little ones just starting to explore books. About the Book Badger wants to start a band, and his forest friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise picks up the trumpet, Bear tickles the piano keys, but who else will step forward to complete the concert? On every spread, a sturdy flap conceals the next musical friend, encouraging little hands to lift, peek and giggle as the story unfolds. Julia Donaldson's signature rhyming text is a joy to read aloud, building rhythm and repetition that young children quickly pick up on, while Axel Scheffler's warm, characterful illustrations bring the whole of Acorn Wood vividly to life. As part of the bestselling Tales From Acorn Wood preschool series, Badger's Band shares the same trusted, cheerful tone that has delighted families for over twenty years. The board book format is specifically designed with durability in mind, featuring thick card pages and reinforced flaps that can withstand enthusiastic little hands and repeated re-reading — because books this charming are always asked for "again!" It's an ideal choice for early years settings, nurseries and home bookshelves, supporting first experiences of story, rhyme and interactive play in one compact, huggable package. Sturdy lift-the-flap pages designed for little hands and repeated play Rhyming, read-aloud text that builds early la