Monty's Magnificent Mane

The funny, friendly follow-up title to 'Oh Dear, Geoffrey!' Monty the lion loves his long, golden mane. He thinks it's magnificent and he's not happy when his meerkat friends mess it up. Storming off to the waterhole, he's cheered up by the flattery of a new friend who turns out to be a hungry crocodile! Monty runs away, leading the scary croc straight to his friends. With a huge ROAR! Monty saves the day, and realises that friendship is more important than good looks. AGES: 2+ AUTHOR: Gemma O'Neill is an illustration graduate from University College Falmouth. After she showed the Templar team her gorgeous artwork at the Bologna Book Fair, Gemma's first picture book (Oh Dear, Geoffrey!) was signed up before graduation. SELLING POINTS: Vain Monty discovers friendship trumps flattery in this funny follow-up to popular hit Oh Dear, Geoffrey! Stunning artwork from exciting new picture-book talent Gemma O'Neill Vibrant colour and warm animal characters Gently teaches message of valuing friendship over good looks Illustrated