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Ten funny and bizarre stories of the everyday trials of a very tiny horse as he tries to make friends, goes to the supermarket and finds the internet is not all it's cracked up to be.
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One very small horse takes on the world of radio, has a go at reality TV and ponders the meaning of life . . .
Harry Hill has created a gentle, comical character who will be adored by his fans and will make him many more. Tim's pluck and humour will delight children and their parents, in this beautifully illustrated book.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an adult I find the standard of Harry Hill's humour variable: he can be both hilarious or slightly tedious in equal measure.
However I picked-up this beautifully illustrated (by Harry himself) book aimed at the child in us all and was totally charmed by it.
Tim is a tiny (really tiny!) horse who lives in a matchbox and has a fly (called 'Fly') as a friend. He updates his list of 'likes' and 'dislikes' throughout the book and it's very funny when his friend Fly gets himself a girlfriend who subsequently prevents him from playing with Tim. Fly's girlfriend thus finds herself in Tim's 'dislikes' list!
Note it is a 'dislikes' and not a 'hates' list, for Tim is a jolly little chap who optimistically tries to see good in everything.
Harry's book features several of his adventures - each lasting a few pages each. And while the book may only take a half hour to read it's a lovely little package - and would be cheap at twice the price.
There are life lessons in here and a moral thread runs through all the stories - thus we feel Tim's shame when he remembers the time he ate a grape off a supermarket floor without paying for it. It's therefore a great book for young children - although a previous reviewer notes that a few cultural references may be lost on them.
One final warning - be prepared to have a hanky ready for the final tale which finds Tim on his own at Xmas until an unexpected arrival cheers him up.
I normally read quite a lot of highbrow stuff, but found 'Tim the Tiny Horse' to be one of the most touching books I've read in years: the appeal is universal and a sentimental adult will enjoy this as much as the younger reader.
Put it on your Xmas Wish List. And Harry, thanks for this perfect set of vignettes!
However I picked-up this beautifully illustrated (by Harry himself) book aimed at the child in us all and was totally charmed by it.
Tim is a tiny (really tiny!) horse who lives in a matchbox and has a fly (called 'Fly') as a friend. He updates his list of 'likes' and 'dislikes' throughout the book and it's very funny when his friend Fly gets himself a girlfriend who subsequently prevents him from playing with Tim. Fly's girlfriend thus finds herself in Tim's 'dislikes' list!
Note it is a 'dislikes' and not a 'hates' list, for Tim is a jolly little chap who optimistically tries to see good in everything.
Harry's book features several of his adventures - each lasting a few pages each. And while the book may only take a half hour to read it's a lovely little package - and would be cheap at twice the price.
There are life lessons in here and a moral thread runs through all the stories - thus we feel Tim's shame when he remembers the time he ate a grape off a supermarket floor without paying for it. It's therefore a great book for young children - although a previous reviewer notes that a few cultural references may be lost on them.
One final warning - be prepared to have a hanky ready for the final tale which finds Tim on his own at Xmas until an unexpected arrival cheers him up.
I normally read quite a lot of highbrow stuff, but found 'Tim the Tiny Horse' to be one of the most touching books I've read in years: the appeal is universal and a sentimental adult will enjoy this as much as the younger reader.
Put it on your Xmas Wish List. And Harry, thanks for this perfect set of vignettes!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fantastic book. I bought it for my seven year old niece but fell in love with Tim after the first few pages and so devoured the whole thing myself. I passed it on to my hubby, who laughed so much he snorted tea through his nose. We then spent the rest of the night chortling and going over the best bits - which was everything! Reading the synopsis above, I still find myself with a warm smile.
Admittedly, this is a very short book, and at £[...] it is quite expensive. But I reckon it is a book that will be treasured and revisited often so I think it is worth it - especially at Amazon's reduced price. (I bought it on the high street and still think it was £[...] well spent).
As well as being funny and poignant, there is also a moral message at the end of each story. Tim learns to stand by his friends, that playing outside is better than browsing the internet, not to steal...
The illustrations are quirky and roughly drawn so it might not appeal to people expecting a classic illustrated children's book. However, it is very charming and I think it will appeal to most children and all silly grown-ups.
I hope to see more adventures of Tim the Tiny Horse soon.
Admittedly, this is a very short book, and at £[...] it is quite expensive. But I reckon it is a book that will be treasured and revisited often so I think it is worth it - especially at Amazon's reduced price. (I bought it on the high street and still think it was £[...] well spent).
As well as being funny and poignant, there is also a moral message at the end of each story. Tim learns to stand by his friends, that playing outside is better than browsing the internet, not to steal...
The illustrations are quirky and roughly drawn so it might not appeal to people expecting a classic illustrated children's book. However, it is very charming and I think it will appeal to most children and all silly grown-ups.
I hope to see more adventures of Tim the Tiny Horse soon.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
harry hills done it again with the amazing masterpiece tim the tiny horse. its my favourite book ever with its humor I think its suitable for all ages everyone would enjoy it. BY IT NOW!! I am 9 years old.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Funny and cute but short-lived
Bought this as a gift for my partner and he absolutely loved it!
A few giggles but you could tell that this was obviously more targeted towards children. Read more
A few giggles but you could tell that this was obviously more targeted towards children. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Moonflower
Please write more tim the tiny horse stories
I bought this book for my boys 8 & 6 and intended to read just a bit of it at first to them. They and I loved the first short story and continued to read the whole book! Read more
Published 16 months ago by mum in a mad house
Unusual but a real favourite
Not sure whether the appeal is the stories themselves or the idea of a high humanised, tiny horse.
Either way these stories have become a firm favourite. Read more
Either way these stories have become a firm favourite. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Movieman
Fantastic book
Tim the tiny horse is very different to any other book you have ever read, it is really funny and teaches you some valuable life lessons at the same time. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Florence
My kids love it
Both of my kids love this book. They are constantly re-reading it and they both identify with Harry Hill's wacky humour, having been confirmed fans of TV Burp. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Mr. M. J. Dewey
funny for adults
this is meant for kids but is probably funnier for adults. could have been a little more child-friendly or just targeted at adults instead. v v funny though. and quite sweet!
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by Ms. J. Valentine
Tim the Tiny Horse
I bought this book for my 8 year old daughter who already has had"Tim the Tiny Horse at large" for several years. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by Bridget
not really for children
another children's book which doesn't appeal to children
really, it is more for adults who want a very quick read and a bit of a smile - the stories are very short and simple,... Read more
really, it is more for adults who want a very quick read and a bit of a smile - the stories are very short and simple,... Read more
Published on 31 July 2009 by allesteer
A very big dissapointment
Harry Hills comedy has been slowly growing on me for a few years. This book however, is a huge dissapointment. Read more
Published on 19 July 2009 by Macca
Inspired
Harry Hill's first foray into the world of children's literature is an inspired one. Tim the Tiny Horse is so tiny that he lives in a matchbox and his closest friend is a fly;... Read more
Published on 22 April 2009 by Captain Pugwash
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