I Really Want to Eat a Child

I Really Want to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio

Achilles is tired of eating bananas every day. What he really wants is to eat a child - but mum and dad aren't being co-operative! What an idea! They try sausage and chocolate cake, but Achilles is not interested. Will Achilles finally be able to eat a child - or is he just a little too little! 'An amusing story with wonderfully expressive illustrations.' - The Independent 'The appetizing mixture of domestic breakfast concerns and fierce child-eating monsters will leave children hungry for more.' - Publishers Weekly

An amusing story with wonderfully expressive illustrations. * The Independent * Children will love it! * Nursery World * Great fun, and an obvious read aloud. * Books for Keeps * The familiar parental challenge of having a fussy eater is the focus of this funny tale...A hilarious take on fussy eating with comical facial expressions from the sulking baby croc, his exasperated parents and the high-spirited girl. * Junior * I was hooked from the second I saw the title... I Really Want To Eat A Child more than lives up to its promise...

-headedness and sulkiness. I love his arrogance and getting his come-uppance. I love his daring plans. He's a scamp and a trier, and you'd be in fits of laughter if he was your little pal. Such a beautifully well-crafted character. And that haughty stomp! Oh, such fun. Such such such fun.

Highly highly recommended. Buy it, read it, and love Achilles the crocodile as much as I do. * The Bookbag * Bringing a welcome touch of dry Gallic humour to the sometimes too-worthy picture book market... a brilliantly subversive morality tale... dynamic illustrations... An instant favourite. * Carousel * The appetizing mixture of domestic breakfast concerns and fierce child-eating monsters will leave children hungry for more. I'd really like to read that book, parents may hear them say. * Publishers Weekly * I love books with a wicked glint in their eye...a deliciously naughty idea...Dorothee de Monfried's illustrations meld perfectly with the text. Both create a glorious world that you'll wish you were a part of. * The Bookbag * The familiar parental challenge of having a fussy eater is the focus of this funny tale...a hilarious take on fussy eating * Junior Resources * An amusing story with wonderfully expressive illustrations * The Independent * Bringing a welcome touch of dry Gallic humour to the sometimes-too-worthy picture book market... the rhythmic repetition of this naughty catchphrase is a joy to read aloud...An instant favourite! * Carousel * Great fun and an obvious read aloud * Books for Keeps * Children will love it! * Nursery World *

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