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Tanka tanka skunk!

By Steve Webb

When Tanka and Skunk find their names make music, an unexpected animal parade begins.

rhythmic · playful · lively · interactive

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse Humour

What is Tanka tanka skunk! about?

Tanka the elephant and his friend Skunk love making music together. When their names are said aloud, they sound like the beat of drums: Tanka Tanka Skunk! As the rhythm grows, a lively parade of animals joins in, from big cats to enormous whales. Bouncy words, playful sounds and repeating patterns invite children to clap, chant and join the fun. This energetic picture book introduces rhyme, rhythm and animal names through a joyful read-aloud experience.

About the author

Steve Webb is a talented author and illustrator who loves making children laugh with his funny and imaginative books. He is best known for writing and illustrating 'Tanka Tanka Skunk!', a lively story filled with rhythm and animal sounds. Steve enjoys creating stories that encourage children to join in and have fun with words and pictures.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2004

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