Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent - Lauren Child

Riches to rags (489 words)
by QueenSmythe - written on 05/11/09 (Very useful, 36 readings)
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options for 5.33 minutes before reaching a solution. The humour perhaps appeals to adults more than children, but the rhythm of the text, littered with alliteration is universally pleasing. Lauren Child s delightful turn of phrase is amusing in itself & the names that she comes up with are great to read & repeat aloud. There is plenty of comedy in the illustrations as well as the text. The moment when his parents discover that Hubert is a wonderchild is depicted through an image of the couple playing Twister with their friends the Elfington-Learies whilst the one year old Hubert telephones them from his bedroom. The visual style is rather retro, another perk ...

The Princess and the Pea - Lauren Child

Certainly one worth buying for kids who like to look at the ... (304 words)
by kristajoy - written on 05/02/09 (Very useful, 35 readings)
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is a wonderful retelling of a classic tale that has delighted little girls for decades; plenty of dramatic decoration, pretty frocks, and, of course, a handsome prince promising a happy ending. Worded in clear yet decorative fonts, the phrasing is simple and the sentences are short, meaning it s easy and interesting to read with your Child, and certainly one worth buying for kids who like to look at the pictures! As an extra treat, there s even a little insight into how it was all done in the back, just in case you re curious...I know I was! Happy ...

Charlie and Lola: Say Cheese! - Lauren Child

Smile! (381 words)
by wendybull - written on 16/08/08 (Very useful, 40 readings)
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This is the latest Charlie & Lola book my daughter chose from the library and it has proved to be a hit. Charlie & Lola are a brother and sister team (Charlie being the oldest) and their antics as brother and sister are well written about over the course of a range of books. Charlie is very patient and caring over his little sister and Lola is a worrying, stubborn and very funny little girl. She loves her brother and whatever situation she has found herself in, she always ends up trusting Charlie and taking his advice. In this story, she is desperately tring to stay neat and tidy and clean for her school photograph. Along with her friend Lotta, they ...