Where Willy Went
  • Published: 3 April 2006
  • ISBN: 9780099456483
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $27.99

Where Willy Went

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Another hilarious treat from Nicholas Allan, here explaining the facts of life for the very young

A simple introduction to reproduction.

Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race.

But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He'll have to if he stands a chance of meeting the marvellous egg.

Join Willy on his biggest adventure yet!

Hilariously funny, warm, and playful, this is a picture book that appeals to both children and grown-ups.

"Fresh, original, and imaginative. . . . Allan's achievement is in couching fascinating facts within the construct of a gentle, direct narrative. A little knowledge is a wonderful thing, and as the rest of the facts of life fall into place, Allan's readers will look back on this book with a mixture of fondness and wry amusement." -The Guardian
  • Published: 3 April 2006
  • ISBN: 9780099456483
  • Imprint: Red Fox Picture Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $27.99
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About the author

Nicholas Allan

Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the author of Hilltop Hospital, a book that has been adapted into a BAFTA-winning television series. Nicholas Allan is the author/illustrator of over thirty children's books.

portrait photo of Nicholas Allan

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Praise for Where Willy Went

Frank and funny . . . Takes young children, skipping and whooping, out from under the gooseberry bush

Independent

Likeably frank . . . Truthful and informative . . . Use it as a springboard for your own elaboration and discussion

Daily Telegraph

A wonderful way to introduce the facts of life to young children in a non-threatening, accessible way

Right Start

The facts of life are presented to young readers in an accessible format, helped by Nicholas Allan's humorous illustrations

Waterstones Books Quarterly

Hilariously funny, warm, endearing and totally non-threatening - this small masterpiece presents the facts of life to young children in a unique but totally accessible way. A godsend for any parent faced with awkward questions

Parents News