The Runaway Pea -- Kjartan Poskitt, Hardcover

This silly and quirky dinnertime caper about a rebellious pea's adventures shows what can happen when you take your eyes off your food--perfect for fans of Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet, and Jory John

It's time for dinner, but one pesky pea has decided to roll himself off the plate in search of a party The rogue pea shoots, flings, and bounces across the kitchen as he embarks on his perilous adventure. But will he find the fun he is looking for, or is the kitchen a scarier place than he thought?

Author: Kjartan Poskitt
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 06/15/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.40h x 10.40w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781534490147
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2021
School Library Journal 08/01/2021 pg. 71

About the Author
Kjartan Poskitt's books have been translated into thirty languages and include the Murderous Maths series, as well as books on space, puzzles, and magic. He has also written funny children's fiction including Urgum the Axeman, Borgon the Axeboy and the Whispering Temple, the award-winning Agatha Parrot series, and The Runaway Pea.

Alex Willmore is an illustrator/designer whose passion lies in character design. Born in Northampton, England, Alex has been drawing characters since the moment he first picked up a pencil. A love of animals and picture books have inspired him and led to a career in illustration. Alex has been twice nominated for the Sheffield Children's Book Award, was long-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020, and is currently nominated for The Federation of Children's Book Groups Children's Book Award 2020.