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For an offbeat seasonal story, beautifully drawn and full of sly humour, The Smelly Sprout by Allan Plenderleith is warmly recommended. It is a charming picture book about a neurotic, self-centred sprout that simply cannot understand why nobody likes it. --Telegraph (Weekend) - Max Davidson - 20 Dec 2008
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Thrown out into the snow on Christmas day, the smelly sprout comes up against a terribly rude Christmas tree, an awfully impolite snowman and, worst of all...a greedy fox. But will a chance encounter with someone as small as the sprout change everything? "The Smelly Sprout" is a Christmas classic. With deliciously witty illustrations and a story to touch the heart, this is a tale children and their parents will love. And one thing's for sure, love them or loathe them, you'll never look at a sprout in the same way again!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Sprouts are unloved both by adults and children, and it seems also by Christmas trees, snowmen and foxes. A seasonal cooking ingredient, the sprout only gets attention during Christmas time. This tale starts with the cooking of the Christmas dinner and ends with the sprout being eaten - at its behest, may I add.
The Smelly Sprout is a short story about being unloved, about being judged on appearances without ever being tried and tasted. But for every creature suffering from such preconceptions salvation is at hand, even for unjustly maligned sprouts.
Easy to read, or to be read, the story is well illustrated with simple drawings conveying the strong emotions of each subject. It is easy to follow for pre-school children, and the sprouts we had in our fridge now get a bit more of their sympathy. Published in a handy hardcover format that is both hardy and sized for childrens' hands, the book has benefited form a superior quality of paper and print. A bargain for its price.
The Smelly Sprout is a short story about being unloved, about being judged on appearances without ever being tried and tasted. But for every creature suffering from such preconceptions salvation is at hand, even for unjustly maligned sprouts.
Easy to read, or to be read, the story is well illustrated with simple drawings conveying the strong emotions of each subject. It is easy to follow for pre-school children, and the sprouts we had in our fridge now get a bit more of their sympathy. Published in a handy hardcover format that is both hardy and sized for childrens' hands, the book has benefited form a superior quality of paper and print. A bargain for its price.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This story is about a little sprout that no one wants to eat. Everyone thinks it is smelly and tastes horrible. Poor old sprout! It is a gentle but very funny story that my two children 4 and 7 really enjoyed. It is a short 5 mins or so story that my older one could practise her reading skills. There are lots of lovely colourful pictures.
We really enjoyed this story. An ideal read for Christmas and to encourage your children to eat their greens as well as thinking about not hurting anyones/sprouts feelings.
We really enjoyed this story. An ideal read for Christmas and to encourage your children to eat their greens as well as thinking about not hurting anyones/sprouts feelings.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is such a great book, just like the "We're going on a bear hunt" books et al, it has the repetative line every now and then, this one being "OUT SMELLY SPROUT". In fact it is so good, after buying one for a friends child I bought another to give to a school reception class as a gift. They really enjoyed listening to it.
It will not put off kids from eating sprouts (those like me that actually LOVE sprouts!) as it has a happy ending
A must buy
It will not put off kids from eating sprouts (those like me that actually LOVE sprouts!) as it has a happy ending
A must buy
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A good fun read for Christmas
Helen: (...)
This is a witty story, perfect for any child who doesn't like our Christmas season's favourite vegetable! And even for those who do! Read more
This is a witty story, perfect for any child who doesn't like our Christmas season's favourite vegetable! And even for those who do! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Big Book Little Book
We loved this Sprout!
My 6 year old loves this story, its very funny, and holds his attention very well! Great piccies and text! Brilliant!
Published 4 months ago by RustyRilett75
A terrible premise
This book was given to me as a gift. I've tried reading to my daughter many times but have never made it to the end. Read more
Published 9 months ago by AJCS
OUT SMELLY SPROUT !!
This is a great Christmas read. I bought the book for my two little nephews and it came out many times for their Christmas bedtime story. Read more
Published 17 months ago by K. Doherty
very funny
My daughter hates brussel sprouts! I have bought this for a grandchild for Christmas. Good story!
Published 19 months ago by Jayess
Sprouts like to be eaten!
So many children seem to hate sprouts so I thought this would be a good one for standby. The story of a sprout who everyone hates the taste of. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Sookie B
Great pictures and lots of repetition!
My son loves this book (he's 4). The smelly sprout tries to find a home. My son loved the repetition (another of his favourite books that uses the same trick is "We're going on a... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by S. Diment
sprouts
BOUGHT THIS FOR MY 30 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER A STOCKING FILLER I READ IT FIRST IT'S LOVELY WORTH A TRY FOR A SPROUT HATING CHILD (OR ADULT)
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by D. J. Fisher
Beautifully drawn, but my little ones wouldn't understand
"But Daddy," says my little one aged four, "I like brussels sprouts. Could I have another one?"
If you're blessed with children who eat anything then I'm afraid this... Read more
If you're blessed with children who eat anything then I'm afraid this... Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Jeremy Mcgee
OUT !
A small hardbacked book, very apt for Christmas-time. It's a typically fun, cute story for very young children about a sprout not wanted by anyone at Christmas. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by A. Rose
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