- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Orchard (2 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846165113
- ISBN-13: 978-1846165115
- Product Dimensions: 31.4 x 22 x 0.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 246,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Alarming fun . (The Observer )
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Children will delight in this anarchic picture book from a new author, bought to dramatic life by the illustrations of the ever popular artist, Nick Sharratt. This is a witty and highly original monster read!
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. . . there are two possibilities - either it's a FARAWAY-IN-THE-FORESTS monster, or . . . Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
. . . there are two possibilities - either it's a FARAWAY-IN-THE-FORESTS monster, or . . . Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an adorable book that speaks to children on their level and engages them with simple yet witty text---all that and fantastic illustrations,too!
Sean Taylor is a great new author with a social conscience, as evidenced by his recent book award win when he refused Nestles' tainted award money. Bravo!
Sean Taylor is a great new author with a social conscience, as evidenced by his recent book award win when he refused Nestles' tainted award money. Bravo!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We all love this book- it's 'two possibilities' theme has become a family joke.
Its style is simple and repetitive yet it manages to be funny and witty and charming within that structure.
Always love Nick Sharratt's illustrations- working particularly well here.
I am even more impressed with this author now that I know about his refusal of the Nestle award.
I think this book is destined to become a classic.
Its style is simple and repetitive yet it manages to be funny and witty and charming within that structure.
Always love Nick Sharratt's illustrations- working particularly well here.
I am even more impressed with this author now that I know about his refusal of the Nestle award.
I think this book is destined to become a classic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an amusing picture book which tells of what happens when a monster is born, giving two examples of what might happen, then choosing one of those examples and going on from there. I thought it was quirky and enjoyable, and the illustrations work well - they shouldn't be scary for young children.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Superb Book!
I read this on the tube home and laughed out loud. I was 38 at the time.
At the school where I work, I read it to a small group of children, aged 8 to 9. Read more
At the school where I work, I read it to a small group of children, aged 8 to 9. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sunil
Not too bad but not a fave
This book comes out every now and again. Its not one of my daughters most treasured books but is not dismissed off hand. Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Mr. R. Burkitt
Kids love it parents loathe it.
This is a really annoying book as it doesn't make sense most of the time. There are always two options either something follows on or "that's that", this is ok when its the monster... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2009 by D. Eatch
didn't like it
I bought this as it was shortlisted or won a book prize i think. I really didn't /don't like it. The children, who are boys and love a monster, don't engage with it either. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Bonkers Betty
Perpetautes the status quo
Too bad the author decided to perpetuate the ages-old idea that all young girls desire a "handsome young man", and that all creatures might choose to marry and have children. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2007 by Keyth
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