The Highway Rat

Fantastic story, all 3 of my children have loved this story! Illustrations are brilliant and tell the story themselves!

Our 2-year-old loves this one before bed (she’s a big fan of Julia Donaldson books). It’s a good length to keep her interested without dragging on, and the story’s fun to read. The board book is a nice size for when we’re sitting together in the chair, and it’s easy to read even in low light. A great addition to the bedtime routine.

Such a lovely book! Our little one adores it

Bought for my granddaughter who loved it

Great illustrations and meaningful storyline. My 3 year old Granddaughter loved this book and other Julia Donaldson books.

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Our grandson loves this story. I enjoy reading it to him as the text follows very well and the drawings are lovely.

Lovely book for the little person in your life beautiful illustrations

The Highway Rat. A great story. My grandson loves these books. Julia Donaldson writes great children's books. Check her out you won't be sorry. Always a lesson to be learned.

In "The Highway Rat," Julia Donaldson crafts a thrilling adventure story that is sure to captivate children's imaginations. The protagonist, a greedy rat with a penchant for pilfering food from other animals, embarks on a daring escapade that leads him to encounter a variety of woodland creatures. From a simple rabbit to a carefree squirrel and even a group of industrious ants, the rat's insatiable appetite knows no bounds. Beneath the surface of this rollicking adventure lies a valuable moral lesson. As the rat's greed leads him to trick an innocent duck out of its food, children learn the timeless truth that crime does not pay. In a satisfying twist, the clever duck outwits the rat and retrieves its stolen food, leaving the rat empty-handed. This conclusion delights young readers, reinforcing the idea that virtue ultimately triumphs over villainy. Inspired by the classic poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, Julia Donaldson's adaptation transforms the original narrative into a delightful tale that resonates with children.

Love everything about this book. Ending is even better and love the illustrations.

Comme d'habitude la collaboration de Julia Donaldson et Axel Scheffler est parfaite ! Une chouette histoire, et des dessins fabuleux ! Je conseille ces livres ! Et pour ceux qui ont la chance de comprendre l'anglais ou de le parler, c'est du velours !

We liked it a lot, it is perfect for 2 - 3 year olds because of the hard pages, but even a 4-5 year old would enjoy it.