Tall Man and the Twelve Babies (Innbundet (stive permer))

Tom Niland Champion is a terrific new talent in the world of picture books, and from a famous Australian literary family. He is the grandson of Ruth Park and D'Arcy Niland, and the son of Kilmeny Niland, with whom he originally collaborated to create this story. Tom (194cm) has been writing children's books since he was approximately 56.8cm. The Tall Man and the Twelve Babies is based on a true story, involving a full plane stuck on the runway in blistering heat, 12 wily French babies and one tall author stuck in the middle of it all. After an exciting role as a journalist in Budapest, Tom currently works as a radio reporter with SBS in Sydney. Deborah Niland (Tom's mother's twin sister) is one of Australia's most loved illustrators. Her wonderful depiction of the imaginary hippo in There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake -- still in print after 30 years -- earned her the prestigious Leipzig Bronze Medal, and many of her other books have been family favourites for years. Kilmeny Niland (1950-2009) was an Australian artist and illustrator. While best known for her children's book illustrations, she worked in a wide range of genres, including animation, wildlife art, miniatures, portraits, cards and prints. She won numerous prizes in national and international competitions, and one of her portraits was purchased by Australia's National Portrait Gallery, in Canberra.

A tall tall man has twelve babies to look after in his tiny tiny apartment. It's not surprising that one day there is trouble when the front door slams shut and the tall tall man is stuck on one side with the girls, while on the other side are the boys, with the keys ! In a big, big city, In a tiny, tiny apartment, Lived a tall, tall man ! And twelve babies. All the boys were called Alistair. All the girls were called Charlene. A variation of the old woman who lived in a shoe -- this is a funny, loving, offbeat story -- where everything ends up as it should be. With broad and hilarious appeal, it might have special resonance for a family where there are twins or triplets or more. Parents know that more than one baby can often feel like 12 !