Achilles is tired of eating bananas every day. What he really wants is to eat a child - but mum and dad aren't being co-operative! What an idea! They try sausage and chocolate cake, but Achilles is not interested. Will Achilles finally be able to eat a child - or is he just a little too little!!
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The appetizing mixture of domestic breakfast concerns and fierce child-eating monsters will leave children hungry for more. "I'd really like to read that book," parents may hear them say.
Bringing a welcome touch of dry Gallic humour to the sometimes too-worthy picture book market... a brilliantly subversive morality tale... dynamic illustrations... An instant favourite.
I was hooked from the second I saw the title... I Really Want To Eat A Child more than lives up to its promise...
I loved every single word, every single page. I love Achilles' big-headedness and sulkiness. I love his arrogance and getting his come-uppance. I love his daring plans. He's a scamp and a trier, and you'd be in fits of laughter if he was your little pal. Such a beautifully well-crafted character. And that haughty stomp! Oh, such fun. Such such such fun.
Dorothée de Monfreid's illustrations meld perfectly with the text. Both create a glorious world that you'll wish you were a part of (even if that means you run the risk of Achilles nipping at your toes).
Highly highly recommended. Buy it, read it, and love Achilles the crocodile as much as I do.
The familiar parental challenge of having a fussy eater is the focus of this funny tale...A hilarious take on fussy eating with comical facial expressions from the sulking baby croc, his exasperated parents and the high-spirited girl.
Great fun, and an obvious read aloud.
Children will love it!
An amusing story with wonderfully expressive illustrations.
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Sylviane Donnio began writing her first children's book at age eight, but stopped after about a dozen lines, promising herself she'd try again when she was bigger. After studying law and becoming a mother of three children, she kept her promise. She lives in France with her family and has written many books for children.
Dorothee de Monfreid began to write stories and illustrate them with coloured pencils when she was at school. Now that she is bigger, she is a full-time author-illustrator, writing stories for French children about cats, bunnies, elephants, stinky monsters and even cake!
Dorothee de Monfreid began to write stories and illustrate them with coloured pencils when she was at school. Now that she is bigger, she is a full-time author-illustrator, writing stories for French children about cats, bunnies, elephants, stinky monsters and even cake!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Nurserygirl
Format:Paperback
Working in a Nursery it is a challenge to find a book which holds the interest of 3&4 year olds and that adults enjoy. I found it in this book. Also suitable for older children. We all shout 'Today I really want to eat a child.' It's becoming a catch phrase in the Nursery. It is the most requested book within my story group and I never tire of reading it. suits many curriculum areas and topics e.g growing up, food, setting goals, habitats, crocodiles, numeracy, literacy, KUW, SEN, PSE, CD.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this for a friend's child but when my crocodile-obsessed son saw it, he desperately wanted one too. It is a very funny look at the life of little Achilles, a croc who wakes up one day and decides that the only meal he will eat is a child. However, when faced with the reality of the size of the child (and what she does to him), he decides that the bananas his parents offered at the beginning of the book are the perfect way to get big enough to fulfill his dream!
Whilst this book would be perfect for any child, I think it would work particularly well for children who are refusing to eat, particularly those who won't eat fruit. Even if your children are good eaters, though, I would thoroughly recommend it.
Whilst this book would be perfect for any child, I think it would work particularly well for children who are refusing to eat, particularly those who won't eat fruit. Even if your children are good eaters, though, I would thoroughly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Anonymouse
Format:Paperback
As a teacher, I thought no book could compare with the Gruffalo. How wrong I was. I discovered this book with my class of 5-6 year olds, who absolutely loved it. A fun story with brightly coloured pictures, thoroughly recommended!
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the story is itself was ok but not too interesting. little one only read it once and put it away. Would probably suit a younger child.
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