Tiddler

The funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... "Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early But on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." Oh, no, he didn't. OH, YES, HE DID. Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! Every day he tells a tall tale. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And who will believe him when he really does get captured in a net? Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller from the UKs number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children starting school Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip). Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024. Praise for Tiddler: 'Picture book perfection ... It's got laughs, drama and great rhymes ... Beat that for a happy ending" Independent 'A delightful rhyming tale ... a potential classic of the future, with a little hero that all children will identify with' Derby Evening Telegraph 'Great illustrations. Wildly imaginative. Utterly absorbing ... Just perfect' Liverpool Echo