[Nip Nip! (Collins Big Cat Phonics)] [By: Rayner, Shoo] [January, 2010]

by Shoo Rayner

It's a game of hide and seek and Dad the crab is looking for Tim, but he can't find him anywhere. As he hunts around the seabed he finds lots of other crabs in different hiding places, but will he ever find Tim? Written and illustrated by Shoo Rayner this is a fun story with lively, colourful artwork. Pink/1A - a simple story with a familiar setting Text type - Fiction The focus phonemes in this book are s, a, t, i, p, n, m, d A picture of the seabed on pages 14-15 shows all the crabs and their hiding places to help children recap the story

Paperback

First published December 1, 2009

About the author

Shoo Rayner is a British author and illustrator of children's books who lives in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire.

He has written and illustrated over 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, and chapter books. His work covers a range of genres, from adventure stories to humorous tales, and often features animal characters. Some of his most popular series include "Ricky Rocket," "Dragon Gold," and "Viking Vik."

In addition to his work as an author and illustrator, Rayner is also a popular drawing teacheron YouTube. He has over 380,00 subscribers to his channel, where he shares his knowledge of drawing and the making of children's books and offers tips and advice for aspiring writers and illustrators.

Overall, Shoo Rayner is a well-respected figure in the world of children's literature, known for his engaging stories, charming illustrations, and dedication to inspiring the next generation of young readers and creators.

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