Stick Man [Hardcover]

From superstar creators ofRoom on the Broomcomesthis perennial Christmas favorite and perfect read-aloud tale in a bright, eye-catching holiday edition.

Stick Man lives in the family tree

With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.

But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch! Things go from bad to worse as Stick Man is carried farther and farther away from home. Lonely and lost, Stick Man wants nothing more than to be home with his family for Christmas. And when he helps Santa Claus out of a bind, he finds the perfect ticket home!

Praise forStick Man* Donaldson's rhymes never skip a beat, and Scheffler personalizes the many animals, people and settings in his witty watercolors. This yarn could becomea December perennial. --Publishers Weekly, starred review* Scheffler's engaging illustrations, Donaldson's irresistible rhyming text and repeated refrains make thisa winning read-aloudthat will stick around long after the holiday season. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review [A] happy ending for all, and for all a good night. --Horn BookJulia Donaldson served as the UK Children's Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved children's books, includingThe Gruffalo,Room on the Broom, andStick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.
Axel Scheffler's award-winning books includeRoom on the Broom,The Snail and the Whale, andThe Gruffalo. His illustrations have been published in more than 30 countries. He lives in London, England.