Mr Creep the Crook (Happy Families)

Book Description
Mr Creep the Crook is a bad man, and all his family are bad too – even Growler his dog. But when he escapes from jail and heads to the seaside, he finds out that being bad is not such a good idea after all …The “Happy Families” series is designed for use at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg. ‘The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss’ “Children’s Rights Workshop”.

About the Author

Allan Ahlberg, a former teacher, postman, plumber’s mate and grave digger, is in the super-league of children’s writers. He has published over 100 children’s books and, with his late wife Janet, created such award-winning picture books as EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM and THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN – both winners of the Greenaway Medal. He has also written prize-winning poetry and fiction for older readers.

Andre Amstutz studied art and design at Brighton School of Art and has worked in animation as well as advertising. He has illustrated several children’s books including the Fast Fox, Slow Dog series, some of the Happy Families titles and Monkey Do (Walker).