- Packed in an environmentally friendly craft corrugated card flip-top box.
- Box contains 12 postcards and envelopes
This postcard pack features illustrations from Gaspard the Fox, the first in a series of children's picture books from Zeb Soanes and award-winning illustrator James Mayhew, following the adventures of its titular character and his friends through the streets of London.
Zeb Soanes is a children’s author and broadcaster. He presents weekday evenings on Classic FM. For over 20 years, he was a newsreader and reassuring voice of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4. He has written for The Observer, Country Life, and The Literary Review and his best-selling first book for children, Gaspard the Fox began a series of stories based on the real urban fox that visits him at home in London. He has earned a reputation as ‘the go-to person for music narration’ with the UK’s leading orchestras, performing favourite works for children including Paddington’s First Concert and Peter and the Wolf. In recognition of his efforts to culturally rehabilitate the urban fox, he was made the first patron of the Mammal Society.
James Mayhew is an acclaimed illustrator, author, concert presenter and storyteller. He is the creator of the much loved Ella Bella Ballerina and Boy. He published The Knight Who Took All Day with Graffeg in September 2017.
‘I loved reading about the adventures of Gaspard the urban fox – surely a prince in disguise? More please.’ Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series
‘A wonderfully warm-hearted animal adventure based on Zeb Soanes observation of a local urban fox… perfectly captured in James Mayhew’s illustrations.’ Julia Eccleshare ‘Pick of hte Month’, LoveReading4Kids
‘A modern day classic and a delight to read aloud.’ South Wales Evening Post Children’s Book of the Week
‘Lavish with words, Gaspard the Fox is a lovely story with gorgeous illustrations that is a joy to share.’ North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award