a? Key title A classically beautiful picture book from Helen Oxenbury and Ruth Krauss. Share the universal experience of growing up and discover the rhythms of the seasons in this wonderfully timeless story. a? Each copy of The Growing Story (HB) will also include an illustrated height chart on the reverse of the dust jacket for children to record their very own growing story. a? Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. a? She has illustrated the following books: Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll; Smarties Book Prize-winning Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell and the modern classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. a? Ruth Krauss's books include A Very Special House, A Hole is to Dig and Bears, all illustrated by Maurice Sendak. a? Ruth Krauss has a two-time winner of the Caldecott Honor Book Award. a? This universal story of childhood will appeal to all ages and beautiful, timeless illustrations are sure to make this a modern classic.

a? Competition: Shirley Hughes.