{"product_id":"the-highway-rat","title":"The Highway Rat","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Manand Zog. \u003cp\u003e'Give me your buns and your biscuits!\u003cbr\u003e Give me your chocolate eclairs!\u003cbr\u003e For I am the Rat of the highway,\u003cbr\u003e and the Rat Thief never shares!'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he even steals his own horse's hay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, 'The Highwayman', from the UK's number one picture book author and illustrator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe animated film of Tabby McTatstars voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLook out for Jonty Gentooby Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e Praise for \u003ci\u003eThe Highway Rat\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e'A classic picture book ... great to read aloud' BBC Radio 4 'Front Row' 'Donaldson's ear for rhyme is unequalled and Scheffler's busy, funny illustrations make this ideal for reading aloud' Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alison Green Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049263452503,"sku":"9781407170732","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/4569\/5575\/files\/27903803482688.jpg?v=1784233075","url":"https:\/\/somiibooks.com\/products\/the-highway-rat","provider":"Somiibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}