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Q Pootle 5 [Paperback]

Nick Butterworth (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 5 Jan 2009

New format reissue of the first picture book featuring loveable little alien Q Pootle 5, from the creator of the popular Percy the Park Keeper series.

Q Pootle 5 is on his way to a moon party when his rocket falls to Earth in need of some repairs…

Q Pootle 5 thinks he knows what the problem is, in fact he is sure. The problem is that the rocket is broken, it needs a new rocket booster. But where on earth will this little alien find a rocket booster ? A green earthing comes along but he can’t help and neither can three birds. Perhaps Colin the Cat might be able to help – when he’s finished his dinner that is…

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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; New edition edition (5 Jan 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007172354
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007172351
  • Product Dimensions: 25.9 x 0.5 x 26.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for QPootle5:
“An alien story with a difference! There’s lots of laughs in this friendly, funny story and we loved the wonderfully low-tech DIY spaceship.”
Practical Parenting

Praise for Albert le Blanc
''Nick Butterworth is one of the best picture book writers alive.'' The Independent

‘’Butterworth’s drawings have a comforting clarity and his stories develop straightforwardly so the book works for just about everyone.’’ Sunday Times

‘’Triumphant’’ The Observer

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Q Pootle 5 has landed.

He has come to earth.

But earth is not where Q Pootle 5 wants to be.

Q Pootle 5 is on his way to a moon party but one of his rocket boosters won't boost and his spaceship just won't fly. The worried little alien enlists some help. But will a small green frog, three birds and a cat called Colin really be able to fix the spaceship and get Q Pootle 5 to his party on time.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very charming story 22 Jan 2004
By Saint Etienne
Format:Paperback
This is a lovely, jolly book, suitable for 2-5 year olds; my 4-year old daughter enjoys it a lot.

The simple story features an endearing alien named Q Pootle 5 who, on his way to Z Pootle 6's moon party, crashes to Earth (cue screeching and crashing sounds from parent and child). Q Pootle 5 then tries to enlist the help of various earthlings to repair his spacecraft and resume his journey to the moon.

The illustrations are charming, but the highlight comes at the end with a spectacular fold-out picture of the moon party. As a way of getting very young children interested in the universe, this is an excellent and fun story.

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Blast! 23 Dec 2008
By G. Munday
Format:Paperback
Nick Butterworth is a staple author for Year 1 classes and has produced amazingly engaging work, so it has come as no surprise that this book in particular was warmly received in various classes I have chosen to read it to.

With special emphasis upon PSHE (team work, cooperation, consideration for others and acceptance of different social and cultural backgrounds), there is something for the majority of children to become enthralled with. The end pullout page is also an extra special touch that can even receive gasps from unsuspecting pupils!

The book lays very clear foundations to discuss any number of topics across the curriculum, including Science (space, habitats, forces), Literacy (styles of language, what makes character's name sound alien?) Art and, as mentioned, PSHE. For whole class discussion, it is best suited to KS1.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, playful and engaging 29 Jan 2010
By T. J. Riley
Format:Paperback
This is a repeat buy for me - my nephews loved this story of an alien (Q Pootle 5) cast adrift on our planet, in search of a replacement booster for his spaceship. It's beautifully but simply written and the pseudotechnical words seem to have a particular appeal for young boys. But the charming illustrations and the delightful story make it attractive to just about any child - and parent who has to read it repeatedly.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Very simple storyline but 6 year olds loved it
The children in my class loved the simple storyline and illustrations. They are big fans of Nick Butterworth's 'Percy the Park Keeper' stories and equally enjoyed this book.
Published 1 month ago by Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
This was a huge success with my reception class and a wonderful stimulus for early writing, especially for the boys. Much building of rockets, travelling to the moon, etc. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JH
4.0 out of 5 stars Q Pootle 5
I know my class of 4-5 year olds will enjoy this story bought to enhance our theme of travel and particularly space travel. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss P J S Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars Toddler book
Great little book, my 2 year old loves this book being read to him before bed time by daddy! thank you :-)
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. J. E. Mackay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Being a fan of Nick Butterworth, it wasnt hard to decide to buy this book. My four year old son loves it! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sarah Doyle
5.0 out of 5 stars lovely book
A lovely book for all those children who believe in life beyond earth. Q Pootle 5 is a friendly alien from outer space who lands on earth by mistake. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2011 by rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for early readers year 1 & 2
My 6 year old loves this book. He first read it to me about 6 months ago; easy reading, engaging subject and great pictures for a beginner reader (reading at around turquoise/... Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by Beansmummy
4.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book
This book is sweet. The illustrations are very amusing and the story is simple yet engaging. Very British, very humorous.
Published on 15 July 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fun
My 2 year old loves joining in and making the noise of crashing spaceships and can't wait for his birthday so we can have a moon party like ZPootle6!
Published on 23 Mar 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to space & aliens for pre-schoolers
Q Pootle 5 is superb from cover to cover. Story is easy to follow, simple- but refreshingly different and funny too and keeps little ones captivated until the end. Read more
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