- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Orchard; New Ed edition (25 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184121583X
- ISBN-13: 978-1841215839
- Product Dimensions: 26.8 x 24.4 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 214,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Poor Clarice Bean, sharing her bedroom with her irritating brother Minal Cricket, coping with his tendency towards hanging upside down until he turns purple, and having to squish all her worldly goods into the tiniest of spaces. It just doesn't seem fair, especially as her boy-obsessed, lipstick wearing sister has a room all to herself, as does her older brother Kurt--a non-communicative teenager "in the dark tunnel of adolescence".
And its all right for her parents: dad escapes the chaos of the family home by going to his office, granddad spends most of his time "having peace and quiet" in his comfy chair, and mum disappears into the bathroom with a truck load of lotions and potions when it all gets too much for her.
But Clarice, despite all her efforts, can't find her own peace anywhere until one day she throws her brother's duvet out of the window and then "accidentally on purpose" tips a bowl of spaghetti hoops over his head. Then she is in Big Trouble, and she is sent to her room for 3 whole hours. And it's best piece of peace and quiet she has had in ages.
Clarice Bean, That's Me is an outstanding, clever and absolutely hilarious scrap-book style picture book that charts the chaotic lifestyle of its heroine with outrageously quirky illustrations and a cut-to-the-chase writing style that is both imaginative and refreshingly irreverent.
Lauren Child's Smarties Prize shortlisted title will have children and adults alike returning time and time again to the Bean household to bask in the heartwarming glow of an intelligent, funny and honest take on family life, delivered with an enviable wit that is set to make young Clarice something of a superstar. (Ages 6 to 8) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Clarice Bean is a funky character with real girl power. All she wants is a bit of peace and quiet, away from her family whom many of us will recognise only too well. Winner of the Smarties Bronze Award, Norfolk Children's Book Award and Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's not only for Girls!!
I read this to my 7 year old son and we loved it. i like the weird type too and the pictures. The humour works on several levels and although i cant imagine a 4 year old getting *any* of it, my 5 year old heard bits and pieces of her adventures.
I read this to my 7 year old son and we loved it. i like the weird type too and the pictures. The humour works on several levels and although i cant imagine a 4 year old getting *any* of it, my 5 year old heard bits and pieces of her adventures.
She has an array of friends and enemies with whom the reader will identify and the observations of Clarice on her parents behavious will ahve you in stitches.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is great. I can't rave enough about it! I'm actually eighteen and first spotted the Clarice Bean books in the library where I work on Saturdays, and was hooked instantly. The illustrations are original and cute, and the text is brilliant, with a dry sense of humour and also a really great rhythm when you read it out loud according to the different fonts used for each character. Suitable for small kids and also older ones (like me....)
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Clarice Bean reminds me of the children's character Eloise. She is eloquent and funny and has her own unique slant on the world. I can't wait for my daughter to grow up a bit more so I can share it with her. Until then I will just have to read it for myself. It made me laugh out loud. Very enjoyable.
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Fantastic!
This was bought for my two and a half year old who loves Charlie and Lola.
Whilst the language it uses is really for older children -she loves it. Read more
Whilst the language it uses is really for older children -she loves it. Read more
Published 26 days ago by hobbsie
Fabulous, Daughter loves It! A*
My daughter has always loved Charlie and Lola and as she is now 7+, we thought we would try Clarice Bean as they are also written by Lauren Child. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BizzyB
Lauren Child on form
Great picture book for older girls. Daughter is a great reader, but it is lovely to be able to read a picture book together still. Really enjoyable introduction to the Bean Family!
Published 10 months ago by A A Hales
Clarice bean
We are a massive fan of Charlie and Lola in our house, so after looking around lauren childs book decided to give this range a go, I brought 3,although the pictures were great and... Read more
Published on 24 July 2009 by Caroline Germain
Lauren child rocks..!
Fabulous book...my daughter being a huge fan of Charlie and Lola,but is getting a bit too old for it....loved the book.Illustrations..very imaginative,realistic and very funny... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by Claire E. Leadbeater
It's true - there is more to Lauren Child than Charlie and Lola!
I own this book in a collection of other titles by Lauren Child (The three original Charlie and Lola books, Hubert Horatio, That Pesky Rat etc) and it's equally as charming as any... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2008 by April D. Slocombe
Not Charlie and Lola
I bought this after enjoying several Charlie and Lola books with our 3 and 5 yr old kids. Yes, the format and the pictures are similar, but the material is for much older kids. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by flapjack
I LOVE CLARICE!!!
Wow! Im a FOURTEEN year old and already I'm deeply in love with the antics and the funny views on life that Clarice and I share, I love it!
Published on 12 Oct 2003
marvelous!
a children's book writer myself, i loved reading clarice bean's thoughts and views on her family and the different characters in her life. Read more
Published on 30 May 2002
Excellent book, my daughter loves it.
This is the current book of the month. My daughter loves it. She is only 4.
What appeals to her most is the characters she copies the yoga the mother does and the poses of... Read more
Published on 19 April 2001 by Satinderpal S. Jandu
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