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Millie's Big Surprise

By Gerald Rose

Adjectives

imaginative playful surprising

Genres

Animals Humour

Synopsis

Millie's animal friends discover her dressing-up box and decide to surprise her by donning imaginative costumes. The lion becomes a king, the zebra transforms into a unicorn, the antelope disguises as a tree, and the hippo astonishingly turns into a beautiful butterfly. But the gorilla remains mysteriously uncostumed. Who could he be?

About the author

Gerald Rose is a much-loved British author and illustrator, famous for creating colourful and lively picture books for children. He has illustrated many popular stories, including the classic 'The Tiger Skin Rug'. Gerald’s playful drawings and fun stories have delighted young readers for many years, making reading an exciting adventure.

Pages

23 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2003

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