Author:Quentin Blake
Ars Armitage arrives on the beach with her surfboard and her faithful dog Breakspear, and paddles out to sea to wait for the Big Wave. But, of course, Mrs Armitage can't be satisfied with just an ordinary surfboard and she is soon adding a hilarious variety of gadgets and contraptions. And when the Big Wave finally arrives, Mrs Armitage certainly surfs with style!
Ace is a young boy who lives with his eccentric and extremely loving grandparents. Their colourful characters play a big part in the story, helping keep it very entertaining and a pleasure to read for any young child . . . This is a fun read and comes highly recommended.
—— Prudence Wade , The IndependentSimple, straightforward, great for reading aloud to young children
—— Child EducationThe illustrations are subtle and Beck retells the story without being too wordy, or indeed, worthy
—— JuniorBeautifully and intricately illustrated . . . Offers a warm and reassuring introduction to the religious meaning behind the festive season
—— Parents NewsA brightly illustrated and delightfully simple version of the best known story of all
—— Sunday Business Post (Eire)