- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday Childrens (5 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385607938
- ISBN-13: 978-0385607933
- Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 1 x 31.2 cm
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- #54 in Books > Children's Books > Humour > Humorous Verse
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Malachy Doyle's hilarious and heart-stopping story about a surprising friendship is perfectly complemented by Joel Stewart's brilliant, quirky illustrations.
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"Jumping jumbucks!" cried the Xyder,
"Have I found another Xyder?"
"Sorry, no," said the Zeeder.
"I'm a Zeeder, can't you see?"
Two lonely creatures are looking for love and when their paths cross it seems to everybody else that it's a match made in heaven. But each monster is searching for someone 'just like me' and as they quickly see, they look completely different! Luckily they meet again and eventually they realize that it's what's inside that's important!
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Zeeder not a world-beater. C'mon, that almost rhymed
10 April 2006
Format:Hardcover
Generally, the Irish are more renowned for their love of things green and Guinnessy rather than their work ethic. Strike children's writer Malachy Doyle from this sweeping generalisation; first published at 44, it took Doyle just seven years to surpass his age with titles published (that's 52 books for the mathematically disinclined).
When A Zeeder Met A Xyder continues Doyle's penchant for rhyming books aimed at the younger end of the picture book market. He has quite a talent for it; the rhythm bounces around nicely without becoming confusing, but also without settling into a bland ABAB. The simple language would also let young readers try reading Zeeder alone.
As for story, the lonely Xyderzee and aquatic Zeederzoo are both searching for a friend. Eventually, they team up in their hunt, without realising that by the end of the story, they will of course find that friendship in each other. Nice themes, with a wistful longing for interracial/ cultural harmony that the world seems to lack. The adventurous pair ends up with 37 little Xyderzeeders, so a few 4am feeds in store for them.
Joel Steward's illustrations are suitable but not outstanding. Children may admire the simplicity.
When A Zeeder Met A Xyder continues Doyle's penchant for rhyming books aimed at the younger end of the picture book market. He has quite a talent for it; the rhythm bounces around nicely without becoming confusing, but also without settling into a bland ABAB. The simple language would also let young readers try reading Zeeder alone.
As for story, the lonely Xyderzee and aquatic Zeederzoo are both searching for a friend. Eventually, they team up in their hunt, without realising that by the end of the story, they will of course find that friendship in each other. Nice themes, with a wistful longing for interracial/ cultural harmony that the world seems to lack. The adventurous pair ends up with 37 little Xyderzeeders, so a few 4am feeds in store for them.
Joel Steward's illustrations are suitable but not outstanding. Children may admire the simplicity.
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