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" Unforgettable. - Guardian Breaks the mould in form as well as content. - The Sunday Times 'It's terrific.' - Posy Simmonds"
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The award-winning, unpredictable picture book from this best-selling author/artist team now available for the first time in paperback.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a teacher I have to pick new books each year for my class of 3-4 year olds. As I stood in the library van reading through books I just had to laugh out loud at this one - and thank my lucky stars that I am in a job where I get paid to read such books! I couldn't wait to get back to show this to all the adults in the room. Everyone expects a sloppy, happy ending & that's why it's so good. Any one with a sense of humour should love this book. The children love the 'nasty' surprise too. Excellent book
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have to say this book surprised my wife and I as much as our two year old when we first read it to her. It's now tucked safely under the bed until she's a little older, by which time she'll doubtless appreciate the humour in this gory little story. That said, if you're not sure how to introduce themes of death and predation to your little one then this is the book for you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book to my Reception class as part of our 'change' topic and promptly passed it around the school! It has lovely illustrations and a very sweet story with a great surprise at the end. It's a mini-tragedy, but the children adored it and keep begging for me to read it again. I would highly recommend it!
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Brilliant!
I love the dark humour (and teaching possibilities) offered by this book. If you don't read a book yourself before reading it to your children then - well - you can't really blame... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Loob
A tad too much
We found this one in our library and it looked harmless enough. Our daughter is three and does have some idea of what death is and that some animals eat each other. Read more
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Published 2 months ago by Big Book Little Book
I wasnt sure if my children would like this..
... they absolutely love it. It has a bit of a shock ending but they find it hilarious. Perfect for 4-5 year olds especially.
Published 11 months ago by Gruffalo fan
Funny although sad
This book was read to me at uni during my teacher training and recommended as something that children will learn from and adults can laugh to. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss T
What a suprise!
My 4 year old borrowed this book from the library, he's very into frogs at the moment and really enjoyed the story...the end was shocking.. but he laughed himself to sleep! Read more
Published 22 months ago by mamajojo
Fantastic!
I absolutely love this book. I read it to my Reception class for the first time this year, and they love it too. Almost every time I read it it brings a tear to my eye!
Published 23 months ago by Madge
Brilliant
Tadpole's Promise is a gorgeous and very amusing story. I've read it to several classes and each time the children are speechless until the penny drops. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2009 by Ms. J. Baker
Tadpoles Promise
I got this book from the library to read to my 5 year old son. We snuggled down as we do every night for bedtime stories and I read to him a book which started out so beautifully... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Schofield
Made me sit up and take notice!!!
The perfect antidote to Guess How Much I Love You -- WIllis' book is honest, human and hilarious. All picture books should be as bold and thought provoking as this one.
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