- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; First Edition - First Printing edition (4 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007119704
- ISBN-13: 978-0007119707
- Product Dimensions: 27 x 26.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 952,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Albert Le Blanc is a large, fluffy, white, toy polar bear who appears one day in the window of Mr Jolly's toy shop. He immediately becomes the focus of the other toys' curiosity--because he's the most sad and dejected-looking creature they've ever seen. They decide that Albert has lost his smile and resolve to cheer him up by putting on a show. The toys scramble to work on their party pieces--from Pickle the mouse's disastrous joke-telling to Sally the ballet-loving hippopotamus' funny dance routine (although she thinks it's "beautiful and artistic" and few of the toys would dare to disagree).
Poor Albert is subjected to the show, despite his attempts to protest that he isn't really miserable, it's just the way his face has been made. But it's Sally's dancing finale that has an unexpected outcome for everyone, especially Albert.
Well-loved children's illustrator Nick Butterworth has created a heart-warming story with sparky dialogue and some memorable characters, especially Albert, a study in Gallic nonchalance. Much of the fun lies in spotting the familiar characters that appear as toys in the shop, including Jane Hissey's Old Bear, Martin Handford's Wally and Butterworth's own Percy the Park Keeper. You may or may not also spot the Trumpton fire brigade... depending on your age! Suitable for ages four to seven years. --Alison Drury
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One Snowy Night
A lovely book to share at bedtime
‘Children’s Book News’
A heartwarming tale
‘Susan Hill, The Independent’
After the Storm
…look no further for the best present for any child from two to six
‘Susan Hill, The Sunday Times’
The Rescue Party
It’s good for reading aloud to under-fives, and later the six-pluses will still want to read it themselves
‘The Independent on Sunday’
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A delightful childrens book,with great artwork which never fails to amuse my children. Your kids will enjoy trying to spot some of their favourate TV and fictional characters amongst the line up in Mr Jolly's toy shop. A great addition to any childs book collection.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just how a good children's book should be. Well-written with good characters and interesting illustrations - so much to go looking for in the pictures!
However, to talk only about the hidden characters would be to diminish the impact of the simple but well-developed story - the apparent sadness of Albert and the comical attempts of the other toys to cheer him up.
Lots here about acceptance and not judging a book by its cover (although this book is great inside and out!), and well-loved by my 3 year old daughter - even if she doesn't know who the Trumpton fire brigade are!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the comment from my six year old daughter who really wanted to look up the story in ther internet after reading the book: I think that the beginning is really sad and the best bit is when Sally the Hippo fell on top of Albert Le Blanc. I think it's not too long nor too short. I think the end is very funny because Albert gets a smile on his face when he laughs.
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