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Captain Toby Satoshi Kitamura

Captain Toby By Satoshi Kitamura

Captain Toby by Satoshi Kitamura


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Summary

Unleash your imagination and go on a wild, nautical, night time adventure battling a giant octopus!

Captain Toby Summary

Captain Toby by Satoshi Kitamura

It's a dark and stormy night and Toby cannot sleep. The whole house seems to be tossing and turning like a ship in the middle of the ocean...and soon Toby enters a fantasy world where he is indeed at sea, caught up in a strange and wild adventure. Luckily, Toby's cat makes up the crew of his ship, and together they chart a course through the storm and fend off a giant sea monster - with the last minute help of a mystery submarine which comes to their aid. But hang on, the submarine is manned by his Grandma and Grandpa! Soon they are back in the safety of the harbour, ready for breakfast - but lift the flap for one last surprise! Dramatic and surreal, there is danger and bravery with a large dose of the surreal, and lots more to notice on every re-read.

Captain Toby Reviews

'If you have enjoyed some of Kitamura's previous books, then you are in for another treat with this latest publication. The story is pacy and thrilling and the voyage dangerous, but the fantasy element makes for an exciting but safe read' Just Imagine;'With a mix of surreal humour and high adventure, Kitamura's illustrations provide a visual treat. I particularly love the richly hued seascape with the two sailing houses heading landwards.' Red Reading Hub;'A surreal and dramatic story that shows the power of imagination - with the most beautiful illustrations! I cannot recommend it highly enough!' I Teach Things;'A welcome re-issue of a book first published in the 1980's. Satoshi Kitamura's style is distinctive and text and illustration are perfectly matched here...A dramatic fantasy story with a surreal element. Great fun for anyone aged 2+' English Association;'So distinctive is his artwork. It's a superb flight of imagination such as a child might have giving rise to a captivating adventure. Get hold of a copy now.' Seaside Reader; 'Kitamura's nautical romp is a combination of sweet charm and raucous revelry. The artistry displayed in the jewel-colored illustrations is considerable and makes the book a satisfying visual treat.' Publishers Weekly

About Satoshi Kitamura

Currently living in Japan, Satoshi Kitamura has created over 20 of his own picture books, as well as having illustrated many by prominent authors such as Hiawyn Oram, John Agard and Colin McNaughton. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Satoshi has won awards including the Mother Goose Award, Silver Award for the Smarties Prize, and the National Art Library Illustrations Award.

Additional information

NGR9781912650743
9781912650743
1912650746
Captain Toby by Satoshi Kitamura
New
Hardback
Scallywag Press
20210603
28
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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