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Jez Alborough’s Captain Duck now on iPhone, iTouch and iPad

Following the success of picture book classic Duck in the Truck on the iPhone platform, Captain Duck is now available for iPhone, iTouch and iPad.

This time, join Duck, Frog and Sheep on a trip out to sea in Goat’s boat. But is Duck really the expert sailor he thinks he is?

Featuring animation, sound effects and read-along audio from Matt Lucas and new, improved page turning.
Perfect for children learning to read, with the option to listen or read aloud.

At a new price of just 0.59p, the application will delight parents and children alike. Try it now.

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HarperCollins Children’s Acquires Further Three Books by David Walliams

23 May 2011

Ann‐Janine Murtagh, Publisher, HarperCollins Children’s Books, has acquired a further three book deal with critically-acclaimed children’s author, David Walliams.

The deal for WORLD RIGHTS was concluded with Paul Stevens of Independent Talent Group Ltd. The new deal sees David’s publishing extending to 2014, with the first book published in 2012.

David began his publishing career at HarperCollins in early 2008 with his debut novel, The Boy in the Dress; followed by Mr Stink in 2009 and Billionaire Boy in 2010. In David’s short career as a children’s author he has sold over a quarter of a million books in the UK alone, with the .....