By Pamela Allen

Synopsis: Disobeying his mother’s request to stay close to her when they go walking, Alexander straggles behind and disappears down a hole. Alexander’s mother, his brothers and sisters and all the passers-by rescue him in a surprising manner.

Published: October 1994 | ISBN-13: 9780140554786 | Ages: 3-6 years

Mini-bio: Pamela Kay Allen MNZM is a New Zealand children’s writer and illustrator. She has published over 30 picture books since 1980. Sales of her books have exceeded five million copies. Wikipedia

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