- Hardcover: 40 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (3 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844280667
- ISBN-13: 978-1844280667
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 20 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 93,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A hilarious modern cautionary tale! "Whatever" says Billy. It doesn't matter what Dad shows him - whether it's the tallest giraffe or the smallest butterfly or the world's curliest trumpet or the steamiest train. Even a trip to outer space yields the dismissive response, "Whatever". Until, that is, Billy meets the world's hungriest tiger and is promptly gobbled up. "I'm still in here Dad" yells Billy. "Whatever" says Dad!;A wittily stylish and elegant picture book.;The debut from William Bee, who works as the principal illustrator in Japan for the prestigious fashion house Paul Smith.
About the Author
William Bee is an artist and commercial designer and has worked for renowned fashion houses including lssay Miyake and Paul Smith. "Whatever" is his first book and he lives in Suffolk.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Perhaps it is because I live in Japan, where there is a cult of positivity and shmalz, that I was so shocked, and my son gobsmacked by the ending. He looked at me with wide-eyed disbelief, and since reading it (well it was only yesterday) he has been keen to please. You will see why when you read the ending. The ending is perhaps morally sound, but be warned, it is not happy! I think this book is for children of four years old and above. My son is nearly three.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think that, as a child, this book would have terrified me, but my kids seem to love it! Perhaps because they know what wonderfully well-mannered children they are...
It's a cautionary tale, in the mould of Hillaire Belloc, but much more sparing with the words. Billy is a very spoilt child who is shown a series of wonderful things, such as the world's curliest trumpet, and the steamiest train. Billy's only response to all of these things is "whatever". In the end Billy's Dad shows him the world's hungriest tiger. After the tiger eats him, he shouts to his Dad that he is still there in the tiger. Dad's reponse as he walks away? "Whatever".
This book is wonderfully illustrated - they are bright and simple pictures, which remind me a little of the iconic Mr Benn.
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It's a cautionary tale, in the mould of Hillaire Belloc, but much more sparing with the words. Billy is a very spoilt child who is shown a series of wonderful things, such as the world's curliest trumpet, and the steamiest train. Billy's only response to all of these things is "whatever". In the end Billy's Dad shows him the world's hungriest tiger. After the tiger eats him, he shouts to his Dad that he is still there in the tiger. Dad's reponse as he walks away? "Whatever".
This book is wonderfully illustrated - they are bright and simple pictures, which remind me a little of the iconic Mr Benn.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
bought all William Bee books after reading Beware of the Frog in the library, and wasn't disappointed.they are some of the best children's books I've ever read.
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a modern classic
a very original book.
great illustrations, includes a wonderful giraffe,
trumpet and train.
very good for fathers and sons.
best picture book of 2005
great illustrations, includes a wonderful giraffe,
trumpet and train.
very good for fathers and sons.
best picture book of 2005
Published on 16 Jan 2006
a modern day classic
this is a great book.
superb illustrations - the giraffe tiger and space ship are
particularly memorable.
nice simple 'join in' text. Read more
superb illustrations - the giraffe tiger and space ship are
particularly memorable.
nice simple 'join in' text. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2006
modern classic
perfect for little boys and their dads in particular,
simple but clever - nice twist at the end.
greta pics - really fabulous tiger ...
simple but clever - nice twist at the end.
greta pics - really fabulous tiger ...
Published on 1 Jan 2006
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