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Pencil's Best Story Ever
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Pencil's Best Story Ever has been written by Pencil, and he can’t wait to share it with you. But when Pencil’s characters refuse to keep to the story, chaos unfolds. Can Pencil pull his story back on track so that everyone can play a part and...
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Pencil's Best Story Ever has been written by Pencil, and he can’t wait to share it with you. But when Pencil’s characters refuse to keep to the story, chaos unfolds.
Can Pencil pull his story back on track so that everyone can play a part and everyone can enjoy it? Pencil's Best Story Ever is a celebration of creativity, story writing and resilience.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836270256
Publisher: Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Post Wave Children's Books
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 245.0mm
Height: 285.0mm
Weight: 493g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Carly Gledhill is a children’s book creator and print designer based in Manchester. Her colourful creations draw inspiration from children’s TV shows, mid-century design and gardening. Carly was a winning illustrator in the 2024 Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition.
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