In the tall, tall grass

rhythmic · vivid · playful · informative

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What is In the tall, tall grass about?

Take a lively journey through the tall, tall grass, where a tiny caterpillar explores a busy world of creatures. Ants march, bees buzz, beetles scuttle, snakes glide and rabbits hop among the waving blades. Each page reveals another surprising sound or movement, building a rhythmic picture of life beneath the summer sun. With playful rhyming text and vivid illustrations, this cheerful picture book invites young readers to look closely, listen carefully and discover the many animals hiding in the grass.

About the author

Denise Fleming is an award-winning author and illustrator who creates colourful picture books for children. She makes many of her bright illustrations from handmade paper, cutting and shaping it to bring animals, nature and playful stories to life. Her well-known books include In the Small, Small Pond, In the Tall, Tall Grass, Buster and Lunch. Denise’s books are full of lively words, bold pictures and discoveries that encourage young readers to look closely at the world around them.