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Quentin Blake celebrates 30 years as a writer and artist with this zany picture book about a very unusual baby. As Zagazoo grows he goes through a number of bizarre changes--one day he's a vulture, the next an elephant, then a warthog. His poor parents, George and Bella, find it impossible to keep up with all his changes until, one day, something miraculous occurs. Accompanied by Quentin Blake's typically hilarious illustrations this book is a delight for children, but will also be thoroughly enjoyed by all parents. -- Philippa Reece
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Zagazoo is a baby like no other. In this quite exceptional picture book young readers will be delighted by the hilarious and unexpected changes in his behaviour as Zagazoo grows up. Parents may detect some strange echoes of family life. There have been many classic picture books from the incomparable pen of Quentin Blake, but never one more extraordinary.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book describes the many steps from babyhood to adulthood with the baby/child taking on many different animal forms. As a mother of a 2, 6 and 8 year old I could easily relate each of my children to each animal - be it a mud covered warthog or greedy vulture. Luckily my children were able to see the funny side of it too especially as there is a lovely twist with the parents at the end.
The descriptions are very clever and the illustrations as ever with Quentin Blake are marvellous.
A great read for all ages.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I was a child I was read a Quentin Blake book by my parents and I loved it. The pictures were fantastic and the rhymes were superb.
Having recently found out I am a father-to-be my parents bought me this as a birthday present to read to my young one.
I love it. It is colourful and witty. It is exciting for young children and has lastability.
For people such as myself though it has some grown up jokes in it too. You can read how new baby Zagazoo goes through phases of becoming different animals as he grows up. It hilarious.
Buy the book. You wont regret it.
Having recently found out I am a father-to-be my parents bought me this as a birthday present to read to my young one.
I love it. It is colourful and witty. It is exciting for young children and has lastability.
For people such as myself though it has some grown up jokes in it too. You can read how new baby Zagazoo goes through phases of becoming different animals as he grows up. It hilarious.
Buy the book. You wont regret it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One day Zagazoo is 'delivered'to parents George and Bella. Their initial delight at their new born is soon brutally terminated by the realities of parenthood. The happy gurgling baby changes into a 'huge baby vulture' and thereafter the unsuspecting parents watch in horror, bewilderment, helplessness and despair as their child undertakes a series of metamorphosis into a succession of wild, uncontrollable animals. There is ,however, a happy ending (when George and Bella are nearing their dotage) as a 'perfect young man' emerges. Better late than never!
The wild and fantastical changes made by Zagazoo have held our children enthralled. Meanwhile we too enjoy considerable empathy with George and Bella!
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This is a wonderful story for children. It has hilarious illustrations and made me laugh. This story made me think about growing up in life. Read more
Published 1 day ago by A child in the Eagles class
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This story is about a baby named Zagazoo which keeps on changing into different animals. Read more
This story is about a baby named Zagazoo which keeps on changing into different animals. Read more
Published 11 days ago by A child in the Eagles class
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This book is about two people who are called George and Bella. They got a strange parcel and there was a creature inside. The creature changed into a different creature every day. Read more
Published 16 days ago by A child in the Eagles class
Hilarious for parents as well as children
I love this book and have given it as a present to so many different people, because parents enjoy it as much as children. Read more
Published 3 months ago by elcat
Great for Parenting groups
A humorous, delightfully illustrated children's book re stages of development.
A fun, thought-provoking way to engage parents in discussion re children's /parents' needs... Read more
A fun, thought-provoking way to engage parents in discussion re children's /parents' needs... Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Val Mullally
Very amusing look at the joys of parenthood.
This is a classic "children's" picture book which should appeal to adults just as much, if not more!! Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2001
Suitable for Adults as much as children!
This is an excellent book to give to anyone who has raised, is raising, or will be raising children. Read more
Published on 30 May 2000
An excellent book for reading with young children.
This is an excellent book for reading with young children. Both of mine (aged 2 and 3) enjoy seeing all the different animals and ask lots of 'why? Read more
Published on 2 Feb 1999
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