- Hardcover: 77 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; 1st edition (9 April 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744559553
- ISBN-13: 978-0744559552
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 17.2 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 939,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The author's sheer delight in language is obvious in the word play, clever use of repetition and sparkling wit. Katharine McEwen's brightly coloured pictures combining bold colour with solid shape are the perfect complement." Junior magazine; "Magically, Allan Ahlberg always catches his young audience from the very first page." Kids Out magazine"
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An action-packed day in the life of the Gaskett family. One morning Mr Gaskett puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskett picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher and Horace the cat goes to a friend's house. But why does Mr Gaskett put on all his clothes?
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was looking through the shelves of the local bookstore for something for my almost-6-year-old son. There are loads of books with titles like "Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds" which just aren't funny - it's like they are trying far too hard to appeal to a specific target market and the stories are dull and lacking imagination.
Fortunately, I found this wonderful book instead. Alan Ahlberg is a favourite from my own childhood and it's great to see that he's still turning out great books for children - in fact, he seems to be at the peak of his form as an author. I just wish he'd written this one when I was 6!
It's quirky but not self-consciously so, and pitched at just the right level for a 6-yr-old's reading abilities without being patronising or "talking down" to the reader. And it is very, very funny - it has had my son in stitches.
The pictures are great too. It was sad when Janet Ahlberg died a few years ago and her distinctive style of illustration is much missed, but fortunately Katherine McEwen has her own equally delightful style and adds another level of humour to the story.
Never mind "Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds" - if you want to encourage your children to read, introduce them to Alan Ahlberg. You won't be able to prise the book out of their hands!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just read this with my 6 yr old and we both loved the book. The plot is quite simple but brilliantly written and perfect to share with new readers as the language is not too advanced. My son was thrilled to share this book and loved being involved in the humour, although, as it appeals at all levels I had to explain why I was laughing so much at some of the text.There are lots of speaking inanimate objects ( the car radio being our favourite!)which are very clever . In short a classic - every home should have one.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am nine but I have problems with reading so I think this book is good for me because the words weren't so hard .yet the story was very funny and interesting so it wasn't boring unlike other books I can read . I like the bit where Mr Gaskitt sits on the robber while eating pizza.I think you should read it and enjoy it.
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Review contains Spoilers... And so does the book...
After reading the reviews I expected a lot more from this book.
Although it kept my sons attention throughout, at no point did he laugh or make any comment about it being... Read more
Although it kept my sons attention throughout, at no point did he laugh or make any comment about it being... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2009 by VodkaWhiteNoise
A book that is exactly what children want to read
This is without doubt a great book. It is funny without being "try hard", it has simple language suitable for the age group it is aiming at. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2007 by young man
A great kids book that adults will enjoy.
This is the first introduction to the Gaskitt family, Mr, Mrs, Gus, Gloria & Horace the cat. The story is fast paced but young readers will find it easy to follow. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2002
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