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Mini Grey has taken Hillarie Belloc's classic cautionary tale of Jim and illustrated it in her own inimitable style. She really has done justice to this wickedly funny poem. Full colour, lots of detail and the added bonus of flaps, gatefolds, pop-ups - and all delivered with panache. The Bookseller 20090717 The enduring popularity of Hilaire Belloc's most famous Cautionary Tale combined with award-winner Mini Grey's lively and generous illustrations make this a true winner. The Bookseller 20090724
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WARNING: CONTAINS A DANGEROUS BEAST AND A MISERABLE END
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Children love to hear about misbehaviour and gore, and Hilaire Belloc's Cautionary Tales have been amusing children and teaching them valuable lessons in a funny over-the-top way at the same time for decades. Jim, the story of a boy who ran away from his nurse, and was eaten by a lion is a national favourite.
And here, Jim has been given a book all of his very own which has, on the cover, the warning "Contains a dangerous beast and a miserable end" - this is guaranteed to entice Jim-like children to approach it....
Belloc's poem is told clearly and concisely in rhyme, that is every bit as relevant today as it was in the early twentieth century. The language is slightly old-fashioned and the adult reader may will need to explain that a child's nurse back then was a Mary Poppins rather than a medical carer but this quaintness adds to the charm of the tale:
"When Nurse informed his parents [of Jim's demise], they
were more concerned than I can say.
His Mother, as she dried her eyes,
Said 'Well - it gives me no surprise,
He would not do as he was told!
His Father, who was self-controlled..." etc.
This beautiful edition has been wryly illustrated by Mini Grey, a brilliant and ultra-contemporary children's illustrator, and there's a great mix of fold out pages, a map, and flaps to lift and although I'd recommend it for children from age 3, my six-year old son thinks it is GREAT!
A smashing addition to the bookshelf.
And here, Jim has been given a book all of his very own which has, on the cover, the warning "Contains a dangerous beast and a miserable end" - this is guaranteed to entice Jim-like children to approach it....
Belloc's poem is told clearly and concisely in rhyme, that is every bit as relevant today as it was in the early twentieth century. The language is slightly old-fashioned and the adult reader may will need to explain that a child's nurse back then was a Mary Poppins rather than a medical carer but this quaintness adds to the charm of the tale:
"When Nurse informed his parents [of Jim's demise], they
were more concerned than I can say.
His Mother, as she dried her eyes,
Said 'Well - it gives me no surprise,
He would not do as he was told!
His Father, who was self-controlled..." etc.
This beautiful edition has been wryly illustrated by Mini Grey, a brilliant and ultra-contemporary children's illustrator, and there's a great mix of fold out pages, a map, and flaps to lift and although I'd recommend it for children from age 3, my six-year old son thinks it is GREAT!
A smashing addition to the bookshelf.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Its great to have the cautionary tales brought so humorously to a new generation.
I enjoyed reading the story to my daughter Matilda and look forward to the next fable to come our way
We have a high index for fire safety and an aversion to crying woooolf at home!
I enjoyed reading the story to my daughter Matilda and look forward to the next fable to come our way
We have a high index for fire safety and an aversion to crying woooolf at home!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a terrific pop-up version of the famous cautionary tale by Hilaire Belloc. The verse is super for reading aloud and enthralled my grandson. The message that if you don't stay close to your grown-ups when you are out on a trip you are heading for disaster seemed appropriate too. I have now had to read it about 25 times in a week, and both the verse and the pop-ups have stood up to this level of use.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
I'm a Jim fan
I am a big fan of the Hilaire Belloc poem Jim and thought this would be such a fun book for my kids, who also love it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Britcan
Jim
As this was recited to me as a small child it was fabulous to see it re-packaged for a new audience. Read more
Published 10 months ago by School lib
A classic made even classier
Genius. The story is a peach and Mini Grey's playful and imaginative treatment is perfectly in keeping and adds more layers of dry wit and gallows humour. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chufferboy
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