I Really Want to Eat a Child
Written by Sylviane Donnio
Illustrated by Dorothee De Monfreid
Synopsis
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 WeeklyReviews
-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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Book Info
Format
Paperback
32 pages
Author
Sylviane Donnio
More books by Sylviane Donnio
Publisher
Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Publication date
13th November 2008
ISBN
9780340970492
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