- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson (1 May 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091768292
- ISBN-13: 978-0091768294
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 23 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 690,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"- 'The great pleasure of this book is the quality of the illustrations.' Observer - 'Deacon's debut picture book displays admirable originality and draughtsmanship, and a great sense of humour.' The Times - 'One of those books that leaves you wanting more.' Independent - 'This is a really thrilling debut from young writer-illustrator Alexis Deacon. Its originality jumps out of the covers.' Guardian - 'Alexis Deacon has tremendous strengths as an artist and designer.' Bookseller
Sunday Times, April 20, 2003
Exquisitely expressive, crams loneliness, rejection, playfullness and reunion into words and pictures that combine idiosyncratic modernity with retro charm.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My 3 year-old demands Beegu at bedtime most nights. It's a simple and heartwarming story, but what makes it stand out is the superb quality of the illustration. The subdued palette and the deft drawing is far superior to the run-of-the-mill children's book artwork. I also love the way Beegu is ignored, overlooked, rejected by all the adults - appealing to a child's sense that only the small people can see and appreciate the otherworldly. I think Beegu's experience stranded on earth shows rather nicely what the knee-high view of what urban life must be like for toddlers: a see of hostile ankles and briefcases and no room to move.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For me, the feel of the book is too downbeat, not at all what I expected.
We see that children are prepared to embrace the unknown - an excellent message. However, the other equally clear message is that grown ups ignore ,or -worse- turn away the unknown.
Try explaining to a 3 year old why people abandon puppies, why they turn away a beautiful lost alien, why they are too busy to care. Why not put off facing such questions, and exposing children to tough realities to a later date...
We see that children are prepared to embrace the unknown - an excellent message. However, the other equally clear message is that grown ups ignore ,or -worse- turn away the unknown.
Try explaining to a 3 year old why people abandon puppies, why they turn away a beautiful lost alien, why they are too busy to care. Why not put off facing such questions, and exposing children to tough realities to a later date...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the most poignant children's picture books out there. The story of Beegu's separation from his parents and his alien-ation on planet earth is incredibly moving, the illustrations are lovely and the prose is very simple and spare yet all the more eloquent for that. As for Beegu - he is adorable without being in any way cute or sentimentalised, although he is clearly as much a lost puppy as a lost alien. My five year old daughter adores the story, and it's a testament to its power that although I read it to her often I can never get to the end without my voice catching and the words suddenly blurring.
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Beautiful and thought provoking
I bought this book to read to the children I work with who struggle to understand their feelings and the feelings of others. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Deb
Lovely book
I purchased this book after seeing the reaction of a class of 6-7 year olds when it was read to them. Great for teachers teaching about diversity and friendship. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sgander
Excellent and heart touching
I read theis book to me 3 years old daughter and at the end she broke into tears, sobbing and wanting to hug Beegu. She was so touched and so was I. Read more
Published 8 months ago by momo
Not for children
This is a lovely illustrated book, but definitely not for small children. My son, 11 months old, is bored after 2 pages. Read more
Published 11 months ago by crystal
Sweet but bit slow
This was a nice story and the children I read it to enjoyed it but got restless quite quickly. Im not sure if I like the unusual illustrations or not...
Published 18 months ago by LF
Stunning!
What an absolutely gorgeous book. The illustrations beautifully capture the simple and earnest need for little Beegu to find and keep a friend in a strange and unfamiliar world. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Class BS, RCPS
Alien
Good story popular with 3-4year old class. Book arrived proptly though spine slightly broken in transit but OK to use.
Published on 3 April 2010 by J. E. Land
A wonderful book
What a wonderful book. I read the story of Beegu to my friend's child and the whole school during assembly! Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by H. Woodford
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This story is very much loved by my two and a half year old granddaughter. We have read it many many times and was brought for her as she was always choosing it... Read more
This story is very much loved by my two and a half year old granddaughter. We have read it many many times and was brought for her as she was always choosing it... Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by C. Billingham
Beegu is beautiful
This is a beautifully written, and beautifully illustrated, book. And our 18 month old loves it. The story contains themes which affect children (and adults): difference,... Read more
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