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Shhh!  Cover Image Book Book

Shhh! / Sally Grindley ; Peter Utton.

Grindley, Sally. (Author). Utton, Peter. (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0340746629 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill.
  • Publisher: London : Hodder Children's Books, 1999, c1991.
Subject: Giants > Fiction.
Castles > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lakeshore Branch FOL JP Grind 31681001415249 PICTUREPBK Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    While touring an intriguing castle, the reader is warned not to wake the giant.
  • Grand Central Pub

    ** Winner of the Children's Book Award - Gold **
    ** Runner-up for the Smarties Prize **

    'Simple but ingenious' Sunday Telegraph

    Shhh! You are about to enter a giant's castle. Be very quiet. Can you get through the book without waking up the enormous scary giant? What will you do if he wakes up? Why shut the book of course!


    An interactive retelling of a classic fairy tale with flaps and peepholes that will keep children hooked! From the bestselling, award-winning author Sally Grindley, this is the perfect book for reading aloud and sharing together.

    Adored by children around the world for nearly 30 years!

    'This book is FANTASTIC for storytime with a group of children. It's great to read it with inflection, pretending to be scared of the giant and telling the kids to SHHH!' Goodreads reviewer

    'With its understated text and imaginative artwork, this unusual work draws readers into story and setting in a way that few picture books can' Publishers Weekly

    'I have worked in a pre-school for 24 years and this is by far their favourite book. The children sit there quietly and as you read the book they are hooked!' Amazon reviewer

  • Independent Publishing Group
    This is a fantastic story based loosely on Jack and the Beanstalk, but physically involving reader in narrative and adventure. Can you get through the book without waking up the enormous scary giant? What will you do if he wakes up? Young children can lift the flaps and peek through holes as they follow along in the adventure.

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