I've an Uncle Ivan

by Ben Sanders

Ive an Uncle Ivan is a rhyming story illustrated in a nostalgic 1950s style that introduces readers to Uncle Ivan, his extended family and fourteen different modes of transport. Ivan has a niece on skates, who has two hitchhiking brothers. They have a cousin on a scooter, whose sister drives a Mini... And so it goes until we meet the whole family, who are travelling to a secret destination on every form of transport from unicycles to bi-planes to trams! But look more closely; in each picture there are clues to the true identity of this remarkable family and their exciting destination. The climax of this charming caper occurs when everyone descends upon the pie stand at once and chaos ensues.

Genres: Picture Books

34 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

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Ben Sanders is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer based in Ballarat, Australia. His work can be seen on the pages of Wall Street Journal, Monocle, Columbia Journalism Review and Australian Geographic. His work has assisted Vodacom, Toyota, Visa, Bridgestone, Cadbury and The Natural Confectionery Co. move product from shelves. Ben writes and illustrates for Hachette/Lothian and Thames & Hudson.

Reviews

[Kerry Simpson]

Such a great book for rhyming and such detail in the illustrations. A lovely book to read and re-read and a hit with all the family.

[Fox]

There was lot's of people in this family.

[Kathy]

A great children's picture book about the family, starting with Uncle Ivan and his pie van. We meet with other interesting family members who like to do activities that rhyme well with their name. Loved the illustrations and the story line.