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When Tad Kicked Vlad - by  Julian Gough (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

When Tad Kicked Vlad - by Julian Gough (Hardcover)

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  • Bestselling, award-winning duo Julian Gough and Ross Collins create pure picture-book perfection in this hilarious story about breaking the circle of violence.In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake, Tad kicks his best friend Vlad and runs away to hide.
  • 0-5 Years
  • 11.57" x 10.31" Hardcover
  • 64 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Action & Adventure

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Bestselling, award-winning duo Julian Gough and Ross Collins create pure picture-book perfection in this hilarious story about breaking the circle of violence.

In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake, Tad kicks his best friend Vlad and runs away to hide.

Unable to retaliate, but similarly feeling rather cross, Vlad kicks Tad's mom who kicks the mailman, who kicks a policewoman who kicks a politician . . . Until the kick travels around the whole world! Only to land back up at Tad's birthday party a year on...

And then there's something WORSE than a kick in circulation. Oh, WHAT could be worse than a kick in the butt?

It's up to Tad to wrestle with his anger and to break the cycle and send something better off round the world.

Laugh-out-loud funny, with so many moments of shock and glee, this is the perfect teaching tool for any child who has ever had an outburst! For fans of I Want My Hat Back, I Really Want to Eat a Child and Not Now Bernard.



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"A tremendous, mighty ripper of a book. Contains kicks, laughs, hugs and a meteoric fart. Children will love it!" - Jim Field, illustrator of OI FROG! and THE LION INSIDE

"Has genuine warmth and depth, wonderfully supported by hilarious illustrations. Children will adore it... and adults can be reassured by the brilliantly positive conclusion. A classic in the making." - Vivian French, author of YUCKY WORMS

"Has a cheeky charm that will thrill younger readers." - Guardian on Rabbit & Bear

"This stylish, Dr Seussian, laugh-together picture book delights." - The Sunday Times on There's a Bear on My Chair


Dimensions (Overall): 11.57 Inches (H) x 10.31 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 0-5 Years
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure
Publisher: Faber & Faber Children's
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Julian Gough
Language: English
Street Date: April 21, 2026
TCIN: 1005652274
UPC: 9780571380237
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-0748
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 10.31 inches width x 11.57 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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