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Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent (Hardcover)

by Lauren Child (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (18 Nov 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 034087788X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340877883
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.8 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 280,797 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Hampstead and Highgate Express

Praise for Lauren Child: 'The kitsch queen of children's picture books.'


Review

Praise for Lauren Child: 1 'Wacky, idiosyncratic stunners.' - THE SUNDAY TIMES 2 Books are at the mercy of their owners, but careless Herb, who has defaced his fairytale collection with scissors and pencil, finds the traditional characters taking revenge in Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book?, a more robust tale than last year's Kate' Greenaway medal winner, I will not Ever Never Eat a Tomato, with wider appeal (including key stage 2 readers). - TES teacher 3 Herb, the expressively wide-eyed hero of Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Book, is better at reading pictures than words. Lauren Child's anarchic book inventively plays with fairy-tale conventions. Herb, in his crazy nighmare, falls unwittingly into his own book - climbing up words of dramatically changing typography and being chased through pages by well-known characters. Herbs earlier snipping-out of Prince Charming and ... adding moustaches and telephones exacerbates the chaos. - The Bookseller 4 A wonderfully imaginative, postmodern idea. Absorbing and with fantastical zany pictures. - The Observer Review 5 Hugely creative, Lauren Child's individual style is shown to perfection in this funny, subversive story. - Parentwise

As funny as ever, with the usual distinction combination of graphics and collage artwork (childrens bookseller )

'Boldly conceived . . . brilliantly funny, and discerning.' (Carousel Christmas )

'If you haven't yet discovered the funky, stylish world of Lauren Child, buy this book for yourself . . . this woman is amazing.' (The Daily Mail )

This heartwarming tale is witty and entertaining and has a moral ending. Read it with your children at bedtime. (The Lady )

'Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent . . . does capture the spirit of a bygone age. . . children will pore over the tiny details scattering the pages while the story contains enough humour based on the subtle nuances of social class to keep an adult entertained.' (the Guardian )

Praise for Lauren Child: 'The kitsch queen of children's picture books.' (Hampstead and Highgate Express )

This is Child's most ambitious and visually striking book yet. (Bookfest 2004 )

Hilarious, rather quirky... It is perfect for those beginning to gain confidence in their reading, great to share with less able readers and fun for all ages. (Primary Times Spring 2005 )

– ‘This is a quirky and unusual picture book, with the distinctive style we have come to expect from Lauren Child.’ (The School Librarian )

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, Wonderful, Hilarious - the superlatives are endless, 5 Jan 2005
This is certainly one of the most gorgeously illustrated children's books I have ever read. Not only is it marvellous to look at, but the story is hilarious. My daughter, at 3 years-old, is a little too young for it (it was a Christmas present from her Godfather - a like-minded individual to myself), but I'm certain that when she is old enough to appreciate it, she will cherish it dearly.

The illustrations have a real quirky, retro feel to them - with lots of beautiful, intricate detail - and there are many creative and innovative styles of presentation (gatefolds, sentences wandering creatively around the page etc.). The narrative is extremely witty - it works on many different levels, which will be appreciated by a very wide range of different ages: perfect for the attentive audience tucked up in bed, as well as the animated narrator perched on the chair.

I adore this book. As will you. Get two copies: one for your child's bookshelf, the other for your own!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, 31 Mar 2009
I am now a big fan of Lauren Child, mainly known for the Charlie and Lola characters. After that Pesky Rat, this one is one of my favourites. I can honestly say that I have been reading it every single evening to my 5 year old daugther, so much so that we now know it by heart. It is very funny and quirky. I love it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hubert Horatio BBT, 4 Oct 2006
Brilliant visual jokes. An incredibly inventive modern fairy tales. 5 to 8 year olds will love it
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3.0 out of 5 stars Middling - good in parts
This isn't the best book Lauren Child has ever written although the illustrations are wonderful. Read more
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