The little marzipan man
By Laurence Anholt
A runaway Marzipan Man dodges hungry pursuers—but who might welcome him?
funny · playful · silly · imaginative
Genres
What is The little marzipan man about?
A silly old lady decides to make a little man from sweet, sticky marzipan. But as soon as he comes to life, the Marzipan Man runs away, determined not to be eaten. He meets a monkey, a giant and even a frightening marzipan-eating monster, yet none of them can catch him. With playful twists, lively characters and plenty of nonsense, this funny retelling of a familiar runaway tale follows the Marzipan Man as he races to discover whether anyone will welcome him.
About the author
Laurence Anholt is a popular British author and illustrator who has written many books for children. His stories are often funny, warm, and full of adventure. One of his well-known series is the 'Anholt’s Artists' books, which introduce famous artists to young readers in a fun and friendly way.
Pages
27 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2009
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