Meerkat Mail is a brilliant picture book from Emily Gravett, the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. It has wonderfully detailed, witty artwork and a giant, glossy postcard flap to lift on every spread. Perfect for fans of The Jolly Postman - and meerkats! Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. They are all very close . . . so close, in fact, that one day Sunny decides it's just too crowded and packs his bags. He's off to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And who's that shadowy figure who seems to be following him around? There's so much to enjoy, from the newspaper cuttings on the endpapers to the wittily accurate information about each mongoose species Sunny visits on his journey. With seven giant glossy postcards attached to the pages, this beautiful book is rich with comic detail and will keep any child entertained for hours.
Emily Gravett
Emily Gravett is a British author and illustrator known for her innovative and playful picture books. Her works often feature interactive elements and unique formats that engage young readers. Gravett has won numerous awards for her books, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice for "Wolves" and "Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears." Her illustrations are distinctive for their detailed and whimsical style, making her a standout in the world of children's literature. One of her most famous works is "Orange Pear Apple Bear," a charming and beautifully illustrated book that showcases her talent for storytelling through both words and pictures. Gravett's contributions to the genre have had a significant impact, inspiring and delighting readers of all ages.
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