David Melling has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Smarties Book Award. Before becoming an internationally-acclaimed and best-selling author- illustrator, David worked as a photographer and as an animation artist for films including the much-loved Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs. He was born in Oxford and still lives near the city with his wife and two children. The Tale of Jack Frost was animated and shown on BBC1 on Christmas Day with a voiceover by Hugh Laurie. The animation was shortlisted for the Pulcinella Award in the 'Best TV Movie' category.
Perfect for bedtime or first readers. - Angela McPherson, Bags of BooksBrilliant! - Child EducationPRAISE FOR DAVID MELLING'S PREVIOUS BOOKS:1. A 'wonderfully comic little charmer ... Melling's illustrations are as snazzy and as snappy as his prose.' - THE GUARDIAN2 'It's funny and original and an absolute delight to read aloud - a perfect bedtime read.' - THE PARENTS GUIDE3 'The text is lively but it is the comic book-style illustrations that steal the show.' - JUNIOR4 'A touching tale about the power of love.' - WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLYAn enchanting story, perfect for frosty nights. - JuniorStep into Jack's wintry world for secrets to make you shiver. - Cork Evening EchoPerfect for bedtime or first readers. - Angela McPherson, Bags of BooksBrilliant! - Child EducationPRAISE FOR DAVID MELLING'S PREVIOUS BOOKS:1. A 'wonderfully comic little charmer ... Melling's illustrations are as snazzy and as snappy as his prose.' - THE GUARDIAN2 'It's funny and original and an absolute delight to read aloud - a perfect bedtime read.' - THE PARENTS GUIDE3 'The text is lively but it is the comic book-style illustrations that steal the show.' - JUNIOR4 'A touching tale about the power of love.' - WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY
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