With an action outfit for every occasion, Traction Man patrols the house. Whether he is saving toys (in latex space suit and Perspex helmet, teamed with Rocket Boots); searching the sink for the lost wreck of the sieve (in sub-aqua suit, fluorescent flippers and infra-red mask) or rescuing damsels in distress (in jungle pants, camouflage vest and a bandanna), Traction Man is never less than stylishly turned out and expertly accessorised. He is the last word in heroic fashion flair - until, that is, the day that he is presented with an all-in-one knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet by his owner's granny. Can Traction Man overcome the humiliation of his desperately dowdy new look and rediscover the action hero within or will the burden of the knitted green monstrosity be too great?
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"Everything Mini Grey writes is an instant hit and Traction Man is no exception . . . She is a one-off and so is he" (Observer 20050327)
"Grey has produced a splendidly tongue-in-cheek picture book . . . Funny, satirical and inventive . . . Traction Man is a delight" (The Sunday Times 20050327)
"Visual and verbal wit abound so children and parents will find much to enjoy" (The Bookseller 20050121)
"Children will trill and giggle with recognition at this genuinely funny artist" (Independent )
"This delightful, funny and, in its way, touching book, again demonstrates Mini Grey's facility for looking at things from a different angle" (Carousel )
"Grey has produced a splendidly tongue-in-cheek picture book . . . Funny, satirical and inventive . . . Traction Man is a delight" (The Sunday Times 20050327)
"Visual and verbal wit abound so children and parents will find much to enjoy" (The Bookseller 20050121)
"Children will trill and giggle with recognition at this genuinely funny artist" (Independent )
"This delightful, funny and, in its way, touching book, again demonstrates Mini Grey's facility for looking at things from a different angle" (Carousel )
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A brilliantly witty story about how heroes can be found in the most unlikely places (or outfits, for that matter).
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By K. Clayden
Format:Paperback
One of the funniest books I have ever had the privilege of reading to my grandsons (6½, 5 and 2½). We laughed so much that at one point I was unable to continue reading, with tears running down my face, unable to speak and 3 little boys laughing loudly, this book is a MUST for any child who has ever owned an Action Man. Grown ups will love it too - we can always do with a good laugh!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By blueannacee
Format:Paperback
When I first read this book to my 4 year old son, he went very quiet and still - a sign of a sure winner. Fantastic story line with an action man type hero who does all the things my son does in his imaginative play, with different outfits on. Particularly love the knitted outfit and even my son was taken by the knitted pants! Great detail in the illustrations with lots to look at. This is a book that he looks at over and over agian.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If my children didn't enjoy it so much I'd think that actually this book is really for the grown-up who's reading to them. The action man character is just so funny, having boy-sized adventures fighting the evil pillow monster on one page, diving into the washing up bowl for an underwater adventure on the next. It is in these foamy waters that he meets his side-kick, Scrubbbing Brush. At Christmas Traction Man is such a member of the family he gets a present from Granny which is an hand-knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet - this is hysterically funny to me and my little listeners but traction man is not impressed. Fortunately it all comes right at the end ready for Traction Man's next perilous adventure. A marvellous story, perfect for 4+. Highly recommended.
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brought as a present what more can you say about a book apart from my nephew loved it and it was cheap when brought as a set
Published 18 days ago by jaz
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Great book..........
We have a few Mini Grey books, and the thing I like about them is making up the extra narrative for the story, some people may find this odd in a story book, but to me the point is... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lara
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An unexpected hit
We had to buy this after my daughter chose it in the library. I would have thought it was a book for much older boys (she is 2) but she really likes the imagination and the cartoon... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tori
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Great fun!
At first, I was not sure how this book would be received by my year 2 class, but they absolutely loved it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by havoc
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Traction Man fan
Great book - would definitely recommend them, especially for boys and tom boys! Need to be read in the right voice when reading out loud - gran reading it like a fairytale, just... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michelle
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Boys into action heroes? This is a must!
This is mainly for 5-8 year olds, the traction man stories are interesting and exciting, making boys (espeically boys that arent great readers or have a love of books) want to read... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rachel Darling
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Nice story, doesn't really flow
My 4 year old son loves it and now I am used to reading the book its fun, but you have to do alot of filling in additional text to make the story flow. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mum of 2
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Traction Man - inspirational!
Mini Grey has a fantastic talent!
Traction Man is a hit with all children I've read it with - from pre-school to 11 year olds. Read more
Traction Man is a hit with all children I've read it with - from pre-school to 11 year olds. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Anne
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great for superhero mad boys!
my little man is mad on superheroes but im not always comfortable that the traditional ones are age appropriate for him at just about 5 years old. Read more
Published 23 months ago by J. B. Lawler
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ROCKET BOOTS!
Bought this for my 2 year old son who absolutely loves this book. Traction Man is his favourite book and I have to read it to him every night before bed. Read more
Published on 6 April 2011 by R. Winters
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