- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow & Co (Feb 1979)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0688801781
- ISBN-13: 978-0688801786
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 15.5 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,426,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Ho ho for the robbers/The cops and the robbers Ho Ho!" So goes the refrain to the Ahlbergs' account, in heel-kicking five-line stanzas, of how officer Pugh foils a London gang's Christmas-Eve theft of children's toys. The illustrations, in their Burglar Bill comic style but softer colors, provide the details; sometimes there are up to twelve small pictures per double page, functioning as sly footnotes to the jiggy narrative. In short, this is another of the Ahlbergs' brisk capers, with no great haul for anyone but amusing in its childlike touches - as when the five robbers knock Pugh to the ground, de-pants him then sit on him crying "Give up, give up!" (Kirkus Reviews)
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The robbers of London town plan a desperate crime one Christmas Eve - to steal all the toys they can lay their hands on! Fortunately, the robbers meet their match in brave Officer Pugh who leaps into action and arrests the villains - all except Grandma Swagg who manages to get away.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a boy I could not get enough of this book. I still can't. The pictures are great, the characters are instantly understood and the simple rhyme commits to memory in seconds. What little boy would not want to be Officer Pugh saving the kids toys on Christmas eve? Although I definitely have a soft spot for Peg-Leg Horace, and the picture of him handcuffed round a tree.
As an adult I still talk to my Dad about this book and how much I enjoyed it when we read it together when I was little. And now as a dad-to-be, imagine then how happy I was when I received a new copy from my parents to read to my child when he or she is old enough (although I think it may have been sent for me rather than the baby)! It is solid gold and a must for any parent to get their kids reading and more importantly to enjoy it.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The rhyming narrative and the timeless, larger than life characters placed in a story that appeals to every child makes this book one of the greatest children's picture books of all time.
The image of a gang of robbers attempting to ruin Christmas being thwarted by the work of Officer Pugh is both funny and intriguing and will keep your child hooked to the end.
Once bought never forgotten (this is probably the only book i properly remember from my childhood) this is a book you'll be forced to read time and time again to your children but won't mind doing so.
The image of a gang of robbers attempting to ruin Christmas being thwarted by the work of Officer Pugh is both funny and intriguing and will keep your child hooked to the end.
Once bought never forgotten (this is probably the only book i properly remember from my childhood) this is a book you'll be forced to read time and time again to your children but won't mind doing so.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a quite wonderful children's book, introducing children to an important theme (good v evil) in an amusing & interesting way. The melodic nature of the verse and the exciting conclusion have led my five year old son to learn it off by heart teaching him many new words in the process, but alongside the educational benefits it is a story every parent will enjoy to read, secure in the knowledge that you will have the undivided attention of your audience. PS Grandma Swagg is still at large, it's not too late for a sequel.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a must have for any child
Used to love this book as a child and have now bought it to share with my daughter Fantastic book would recommend , also funny bones and burglar bill x
Published 24 days ago by mum of 1
Ho ho for the robbers, the cops and the robbers, ho ho!
Cops and Robbers tells us the story of 2 very different sets of people who live in London town. Firstly, we meet the cops, who include the rather fantastic Officer Pugh, who is the... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
A truly fantastic book
This was my favourite book as a child & was delighted to lay my hands on this second hand copy that had the same cover/edition as my beloved childhood copy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Una
Ahlberg magic!
I had so much fun reading these wonderful stories to my children that I am now buying them again for the next generation! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rachel
No child should be without it!
This has delighted our family for two generations with it's Christmassy setting, fond portrayals of both the very swottily good and also the bad in our society culminating in a... Read more
Published 5 months ago by calthorpe
cops and robbers
loved this when i was a kid. Now my three and a half year old son loves it too.
I nearly know it word perfect!!
I nearly know it word perfect!!
Published 6 months ago by R. Walker
a really great read.
I was given an old battered version of this book last year and the condition of it made me reluctant to read it BUT having run out of other 'more attractive' looking books i gave... Read more
Published 7 months ago by sanshe
was a bit unsure before buying but it is now a FAV with the children
When we first ordered this book it was because we'd just started playing with the idea of cops and robbers and stuff.
Within a couple of readings it proved to be a hit. Read more
Within a couple of readings it proved to be a hit. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Gareth
a firm favourite
This was a firm favourite of 3 of my own children and it has stood the test of time. It is pacy, full of humour and it rhymes - you can't go wrong.
Published 16 months ago by Mrs. Denise Newman
everyone should have
Best book ever, had it 20 years ago so purchased it again for my grandchildren ,their Mum remembered every word,and they loved it too !A great buy
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. E. J. Massie
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