The Wild Washerwomen

John Yeoman author Quentin Blake illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:2nd Apr '09

£7.99

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The Wild Washerwomen cover

Paperback reissue of this classic picture book from John Yeoman and Quentin Blake about seven feisty washerwomen and their escape from a very large pile of laundry!

'Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!'Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen. Until along come seven woodcutters, eager to teach them a lesson. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...'Look out, the wild washerwomen are coming!' Once upon a time there were seven unhappy washerwomen, with far too much washing to do. When their voices aren't heard they decide to go on strike - and wreak havoc in the local villages. No one can control the washerwomen, until seven woodcutters, decide to try. But perhaps the washerwomen will teach the woodcutters a thing or two instead, and everyone might just live happily ever after...

"A rollicking good story; Quentin Blake's irresistible illustrations capture every madcap moment." * Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian *
"A wonderful treat for young and old alike and a real classic that should sit proudly on every nursery bookshelf." * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids *
"This book is a fairy tale with a difference. Mad, crazy, zany, chaotic: how else do you describe the exuberance which explodes over every page? Children of 3+ will adore this." * Blackbird Pie *
"A riot of a book." * Cork Evening Echo *

ISBN: 9781842709146

Dimensions: 230mm x 270mm x 5mm

Weight: 165g

32 pages