Synopses & Reviews
Rattle and Rap, Clickety-clack! Follow a family on their train journey to the sea, passing cars on the level crossing, boats on the river, and people walking in the countryside.
Review
"Rattle and Rap takes you on no ordinary journey . . . Be prepared for a cacophony of sound on every page. There are spreads of wonderful artwork across pairs of pages and gigantic machines wherever you look. Not only trains - look out for cars, motorbikes, barges and boats. Alliteration abounds in this straightforward, repetitive and extremely memorable book. This is sure to appeal to the children in your setting and a popular book for sharing." —
Early Years Educator"Vibrantly illustrated with large, bold double spreads. There is no shortage of interesting detail, both close at hand and in the distance. These are books to share and talk about and enjoy." — Ibby Link "The artwork has a contemporary feel with a fresh simplicity, yet there is plenty of detail to pick up in every scene . . . Look carefully and you will start to recognize the passengers in each scene. A delightful picture book to share with a young audience." — Books for Keeps
About the Author
Having initially trained as a graphic designer, Susan Steggall became a primary school teacher and taught young children for several years. After having her own two boys, she began work in a school library where she enjoyed finding out about new authors and illustrators and selecting beautiful new books for the shelves. As her boys grew up, she started making all sorts of pictures for them of the cars, trucks and trains they found so fascinating. After lots of experiments, the idea of using torn coloured and textured paper evolved. She lives in Hampshire, U.K.