It's very cold in Antarctica, and the Terra Nova is crowded with both men and animals. Tom the sailor is looking for a quiet and cozy place for his pet rabbit to have her babies. From high in the rigging to down in the hold, the crewman takes readers all through the ship while he searches for a spot where his rabbit can make her nest. Based on the diaries of men who sailed to the South Pole on board the Terra Nova in 1910 with Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Tom Crean's Rabbit introduces the historic voyage to young readers. Kitchen's stunning illustrations capture the magnificence of the Antarctic landscape and notes in the back of the book provide more information about the expedition and detail the adventures of the book's hero.
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Bert Kitchen’s illustrations capture the wild uncompromising drama of Antarctica and contrast it with the snug , warm and friendly portrayal of life on ship, where brave men are trying to hang onto a civilised kind of domesticity. The humour is ironic given the savagery of what lies ahead in Scott’s voyage but that is for the young reader to find out. A little black cat is drawn swinging drowsily in his own little hammock, one half-open eye on the reader. Maybe he knows.
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Meredith Hooper was born in Australia. An Antarctic specialist, she has made several research trips to the continent. In 2000 she was awarded the Antarctica Medal by the US Congress. Her books for Frances Lincoln include The Pebble in my Pocket, which is the only children's book ever to be shortlisted for the Dingle History of Science Book Award.
Bert Kitchen was born in Liverpool and studied Textile design, drawing and painting at the Central School of Art in London. He is now a full-time author and illustrator of children's books. He lives in London.
Bert Kitchen was born in Liverpool and studied Textile design, drawing and painting at the Central School of Art in London. He is now a full-time author and illustrator of children's books. He lives in London.
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By Coosheen
Format:Paperback
This is a really special book about Tom Crean's pet rabbit on board his voyage to the Antartica. It is so different to all the other books recommended for 2-3 year olds. It is a lovely way to introduce a host of new topics to children.My 2 year old just loved the pictures and story too. It would also suit an older child.
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By Miffy257
Format:Paperback
My year 2 class had been studying Scott's journey to the South Pole which had fascinated them. They really enjoyed this beautifully illustrated and written book. They were enthralled as I read it and loved the fact it was a true story. The links to Scott's diary was good as this is one of our objectives in History.Thoroughly recommended.
By missileman
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This is a charming little story, beautifully illustrated, to start the interest of you child in exploration.
If you ever get the chance go and see Tom Crean the one man play. He traveled with both Scott and Shackleton.
If you ever get the chance go and see Tom Crean the one man play. He traveled with both Scott and Shackleton.
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