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FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
Simple but memorable, 19 May 2008
A simple but memorable tale in rhyming couplets whose text and ills go perfectly together. The visual aspect has elements of Gulliver's Travels and Heath Robinson in it.
Inventive and funny!
A Children's Classic, 27 Aug 2007
I was first read this book as a child and I think it must have been when it was first published in the early 70's. An absolute favourite, I can recite the whole story by heart. I still have my original copy although it is looking a little worse for wear but very much loved. I am now passing on my enthusiasm to my own children who are 6 and 8 and a new copy was purchased when they were born. They also are nearly word perfect and I hope will be reciting it to the third generation in the future. A must for all!
The Giant Jam Sandwich, 01 Jul 2003
This is my favourite young childrens book of all time. My two sons are now 16 and 19 and if I ask them to name the book they remember me reading to them when they were young, it is this one.
It is well thought out and well written. As the story rhymes all the way through it is great to read and great for young ones to listen to.
Basically a village is swarmed with wasps and the villagers decide to catch them by making a giant jam sandwich. It makes young imaginations run wild.
fantastic, 18 Nov 2001
This book is great, I first read this book when I was 9 and 20 years later I can still recite the majority of it!
A great book!, 15 Sep 2001
This story appeals to all children with it's fantastical giant bread baking, flying machines and the attempt to stop the wasps. The rhyme propels the tale onwards and makes it even more memorable. In our household the only other book which we can all recite better is the classic 'Each Peach Pear Plum'! It was one of my top childhood favourites (alongside 'The Tiger that came to Tea'), and one of the few which i think my Mum equally enjoyed reading. I hope that this new edition brings it to many more children's bookshelves.
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
Simple but memorable, 19 May 2008
A simple but memorable tale in rhyming couplets whose text and ills go perfectly together. The visual aspect has elements of Gulliver's Travels and Heath Robinson in it.
Inventive and funny!
A Children's Classic, 27 Aug 2007
I was first read this book as a child and I think it must have been when it was first published in the early 70's. An absolute favourite, I can recite the whole story by heart. I still have my original copy although it is looking a little worse for wear but very much loved. I am now passing on my enthusiasm to my own children who are 6 and 8 and a new copy was purchased when they were born. They also are nearly word perfect and I hope will be reciting it to the third generation in the future. A must for all!
The Giant Jam Sandwich, 01 Jul 2003
This is my favourite young childrens book of all time. My two sons are now 16 and 19 and if I ask them to name the book they remember me reading to them when they were young, it is this one.
It is well thought out and well written. As the story rhymes all the way through it is great to read and great for young ones to listen to.
Basically a village is swarmed with wasps and the villagers decide to catch them by making a giant jam sandwich. It makes young imaginations run wild.
fantastic, 18 Nov 2001
This book is great, I first read this book when I was 9 and 20 years later I can still recite the majority of it!
A great book!, 15 Sep 2001
This story appeals to all children with it's fantastical giant bread baking, flying machines and the attempt to stop the wasps. The rhyme propels the tale onwards and makes it even more memorable. In our household the only other book which we can all recite better is the classic 'Each Peach Pear Plum'! It was one of my top childhood favourites (alongside 'The Tiger that came to Tea'), and one of the few which i think my Mum equally enjoyed reading. I hope that this new edition brings it to many more children's bookshelves.
Happy memories of childhood, 06 Aug 2008
Our teachers in infant school used to read this book to us all the time! We all adored these poems - they're funny, touching and highly memorable.
Tales of Eddie (usually throwing a wobbly), and the secret eating of the chocolate cake have stayed with me for years and years as happy reminders of primary school.
I recommend this book to any infant school teacher, and defy anyone who reads this book and doesn't enjoy it. Everyone should have a copy - I'm so happy that it's been re-published! I had to search eBay for a copy a few years back for my sister (who's now an infant school teacher), as I couldn't find it anywhere!
Michael Rosen came to my secondary school (mid-nineties) for a poetry reading, and I made a point of going to meet him to congratulate him on this book (what a geek!).
Happy, happy reading.
All children will love this!, 05 Dec 2007
When we were children, (I'm now 26) Michael Rosen came to our school and told the stories and poems out of this book.
We each brought a version of this book and me and my brother and sister all use to love the story of the chocolate cake.
This year for Christmas I have brought the book for my little brother (hes 11) as I know he will love all the stories and Rhymes.
Fantastic book and a great gift for any child of any age!
Childhhod memories come flooding back!!!, 18 Jun 2007
This book used to be a bedtime favourite of mine. ,y older sister used to read it to me nearly every evening. Everytime i read the sotries now, it takes me back to my childhood and this book turely captured my imagination and my heart!! It is old but even the new geneartions will enjoy these, funny, amusing little stories. Seldom do you see such creativeness in a two page story. Cleverly done. Love it!!!
Hilarious, touching, thoughtful, reminiscent poems., 20 Jul 2000
This marvellous poetry book NEVER leaves my classroom. When I have a 2min gap to fill with my Year 6 class this book becomes my life saver. Michael Rosen has successfully summed up the trials and tribulations of changing nappies, eating cake in secret, racing go-karts and dodging the washing up, all from his childhood perspective. A perfect book for reading out loud and a completely accessible read for children. Great fun!
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
Simple but memorable, 19 May 2008
A simple but memorable tale in rhyming couplets whose text and ills go perfectly together. The visual aspect has elements of Gulliver's Travels and Heath Robinson in it.
Inventive and funny!
A Children's Classic, 27 Aug 2007
I was first read this book as a child and I think it must have been when it was first published in the early 70's. An absolute favourite, I can recite the whole story by heart. I still have my original copy although it is looking a little worse for wear but very much loved. I am now passing on my enthusiasm to my own children who are 6 and 8 and a new copy was purchased when they were born. They also are nearly word perfect and I hope will be reciting it to the third generation in the future. A must for all!
The Giant Jam Sandwich, 01 Jul 2003
This is my favourite young childrens book of all time. My two sons are now 16 and 19 and if I ask them to name the book they remember me reading to them when they were young, it is this one.
It is well thought out and well written. As the story rhymes all the way through it is great to read and great for young ones to listen to.
Basically a village is swarmed with wasps and the villagers decide to catch them by making a giant jam sandwich. It makes young imaginations run wild.
fantastic, 18 Nov 2001
This book is great, I first read this book when I was 9 and 20 years later I can still recite the majority of it!
A great book!, 15 Sep 2001
This story appeals to all children with it's fantastical giant bread baking, flying machines and the attempt to stop the wasps. The rhyme propels the tale onwards and makes it even more memorable. In our household the only other book which we can all recite better is the classic 'Each Peach Pear Plum'! It was one of my top childhood favourites (alongside 'The Tiger that came to Tea'), and one of the few which i think my Mum equally enjoyed reading. I hope that this new edition brings it to many more children's bookshelves.
Happy memories of childhood, 06 Aug 2008
Our teachers in infant school used to read this book to us all the time! We all adored these poems - they're funny, touching and highly memorable.
Tales of Eddie (usually throwing a wobbly), and the secret eating of the chocolate cake have stayed with me for years and years as happy reminders of primary school.
I recommend this book to any infant school teacher, and defy anyone who reads this book and doesn't enjoy it. Everyone should have a copy - I'm so happy that it's been re-published! I had to search eBay for a copy a few years back for my sister (who's now an infant school teacher), as I couldn't find it anywhere!
Michael Rosen came to my secondary school (mid-nineties) for a poetry reading, and I made a point of going to meet him to congratulate him on this book (what a geek!).
Happy, happy reading.
All children will love this!, 05 Dec 2007
When we were children, (I'm now 26) Michael Rosen came to our school and told the stories and poems out of this book.
We each brought a version of this book and me and my brother and sister all use to love the story of the chocolate cake.
This year for Christmas I have brought the book for my little brother (hes 11) as I know he will love all the stories and Rhymes.
Fantastic book and a great gift for any child of any age!
Childhhod memories come flooding back!!!, 18 Jun 2007
This book used to be a bedtime favourite of mine. ,y older sister used to read it to me nearly every evening. Everytime i read the sotries now, it takes me back to my childhood and this book turely captured my imagination and my heart!! It is old but even the new geneartions will enjoy these, funny, amusing little stories. Seldom do you see such creativeness in a two page story. Cleverly done. Love it!!!
Hilarious, touching, thoughtful, reminiscent poems., 20 Jul 2000
This marvellous poetry book NEVER leaves my classroom. When I have a 2min gap to fill with my Year 6 class this book becomes my life saver. Michael Rosen has successfully summed up the trials and tribulations of changing nappies, eating cake in secret, racing go-karts and dodging the washing up, all from his childhood perspective. A perfect book for reading out loud and a completely accessible read for children. Great fun!
McGough does it again!, 17 Jul 2006
I have used the poems from this book with children aged from 7 to 11 years. The collection of poems is interesting and focus on the five senses individually and then finally a section focuses on the senses together. Some of the poems provide welcome inspiration for children to write their own poems.
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FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
Simple but memorable, 19 May 2008
A simple but memorable tale in rhyming couplets whose text and ills go perfectly together. The visual aspect has elements of Gulliver's Travels and Heath Robinson in it.
Inventive and funny!
A Children's Classic, 27 Aug 2007
I was first read this book as a child and I think it must have been when it was first published in the early 70's. An absolute favourite, I can recite the whole story by heart. I still have my original copy although it is looking a little worse for wear but very much loved. I am now passing on my enthusiasm to my own children who are 6 and 8 and a new copy was purchased when they were born. They also are nearly word perfect and I hope will be reciting it to the third generation in the future. A must for all!
The Giant Jam Sandwich, 01 Jul 2003
This is my favourite young childrens book of all time. My two sons are now 16 and 19 and if I ask them to name the book they remember me reading to them when they were young, it is this one.
It is well thought out and well written. As the story rhymes all the way through it is great to read and great for young ones to listen to.
Basically a village is swarmed with wasps and the villagers decide to catch them by making a giant jam sandwich. It makes young imaginations run wild.
fantastic, 18 Nov 2001
This book is great, I first read this book when I was 9 and 20 years later I can still recite the majority of it!
A great book!, 15 Sep 2001
This story appeals to all children with it's fantastical giant bread baking, flying machines and the attempt to stop the wasps. The rhyme propels the tale onwards and makes it even more memorable. In our household the only other book which we can all recite better is the classic 'Each Peach Pear Plum'! It was one of my top childhood favourites (alongside 'The Tiger that came to Tea'), and one of the few which i think my Mum equally enjoyed reading. I hope that this new edition brings it to many more children's bookshelves.
Happy memories of childhood, 06 Aug 2008
Our teachers in infant school used to read this book to us all the time! We all adored these poems - they're funny, touching and highly memorable.
Tales of Eddie (usually throwing a wobbly), and the secret eating of the chocolate cake have stayed with me for years and years as happy reminders of primary school.
I recommend this book to any infant school teacher, and defy anyone who reads this book and doesn't enjoy it. Everyone should have a copy - I'm so happy that it's been re-published! I had to search eBay for a copy a few years back for my sister (who's now an infant school teacher), as I couldn't find it anywhere!
Michael Rosen came to my secondary school (mid-nineties) for a poetry reading, and I made a point of going to meet him to congratulate him on this book (what a geek!).
Happy, happy reading.
All children will love this!, 05 Dec 2007
When we were children, (I'm now 26) Michael Rosen came to our school and told the stories and poems out of this book.
We each brought a version of this book and me and my brother and sister all use to love the story of the chocolate cake.
This year for Christmas I have brought the book for my little brother (hes 11) as I know he will love all the stories and Rhymes.
Fantastic book and a great gift for any child of any age!
Childhhod memories come flooding back!!!, 18 Jun 2007
This book used to be a bedtime favourite of mine. ,y older sister used to read it to me nearly every evening. Everytime i read the sotries now, it takes me back to my childhood and this book turely captured my imagination and my heart!! It is old but even the new geneartions will enjoy these, funny, amusing little stories. Seldom do you see such creativeness in a two page story. Cleverly done. Love it!!!
Hilarious, touching, thoughtful, reminiscent poems., 20 Jul 2000
This marvellous poetry book NEVER leaves my classroom. When I have a 2min gap to fill with my Year 6 class this book becomes my life saver. Michael Rosen has successfully summed up the trials and tribulations of changing nappies, eating cake in secret, racing go-karts and dodging the washing up, all from his childhood perspective. A perfect book for reading out loud and a completely accessible read for children. Great fun!
McGough does it again!, 17 Jul 2006
I have used the poems from this book with children aged from 7 to 11 years. The collection of poems is interesting and focus on the five senses individually and then finally a section focuses on the senses together. Some of the poems provide welcome inspiration for children to write their own poems.
This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
Simple but memorable, 19 May 2008
A simple but memorable tale in rhyming couplets whose text and ills go perfectly together. The visual aspect has elements of Gulliver's Travels and Heath Robinson in it.
Inventive and funny!
A Children's Classic, 27 Aug 2007
I was first read this book as a child and I think it must have been when it was first published in the early 70's. An absolute favourite, I can recite the whole story by heart. I still have my original copy although it is looking a little worse for wear but very much loved. I am now passing on my enthusiasm to my own children who are 6 and 8 and a new copy was purchased when they were born. They also are nearly word perfect and I hope will be reciting it to the third generation in the future. A must for all!
The Giant Jam Sandwich, 01 Jul 2003
This is my favourite young childrens book of all time. My two sons are now 16 and 19 and if I ask them to name the book they remember me reading to them when they were young, it is this one.
It is well thought out and well written. As the story rhymes all the way through it is great to read and great for young ones to listen to.
Basically a village is swarmed with wasps and the villagers decide to catch them by making a giant jam sandwich. It makes young imaginations run wild.
fantastic, 18 Nov 2001
This book is great, I first read this book when I was 9 and 20 years later I can still recite the majority of it!
A great book!, 15 Sep 2001
This story appeals to all children with it's fantastical giant bread baking, flying machines and the attempt to stop the wasps. The rhyme propels the tale onwards and makes it even more memorable. In our household the only other book which we can all recite better is the classic 'Each Peach Pear Plum'! It was one of my top childhood favourites (alongside 'The Tiger that came to Tea'), and one of the few which i think my Mum equally enjoyed reading. I hope that this new edition brings it to many more children's bookshelves.
Happy memories of childhood, 06 Aug 2008
Our teachers in infant school used to read this book to us all the time! We all adored these poems - they're funny, touching and highly memorable.
Tales of Eddie (usually throwing a wobbly), and the secret eating of the chocolate cake have stayed with me for years and years as happy reminders of primary school.
I recommend this book to any infant school teacher, and defy anyone who reads this book and doesn't enjoy it. Everyone should have a copy - I'm so happy that it's been re-published! I had to search eBay for a copy a few years back for my sister (who's now an infant school teacher), as I couldn't find it anywhere!
Michael Rosen came to my secondary school (mid-nineties) for a poetry reading, and I made a point of going to meet him to congratulate him on this book (what a geek!).
Happy, happy reading.
All children will love this!, 05 Dec 2007
When we were children, (I'm now 26) Michael Rosen came to our school and told the stories and poems out of this book.
We each brought a version of this book and me and my brother and sister all use to love the story of the chocolate cake.
This year for Christmas I have brought the book for my little brother (hes 11) as I know he will love all the stories and Rhymes.
Fantastic book and a great gift for any child of any age!
Childhhod memories come flooding back!!!, 18 Jun 2007
This book used to be a bedtime favourite of mine. ,y older sister used to read it to me nearly every evening. Everytime i read the sotries now, it takes me back to my childhood and this book turely captured my imagination and my heart!! It is old but even the new geneartions will enjoy these, funny, amusing little stories. Seldom do you see such creativeness in a two page story. Cleverly done. Love it!!!
Hilarious, touching, thoughtful, reminiscent poems., 20 Jul 2000
This marvellous poetry book NEVER leaves my classroom. When I have a 2min gap to fill with my Year 6 class this book becomes my life saver. Michael Rosen has successfully summed up the trials and tribulations of changing nappies, eating cake in secret, racing go-karts and dodging the washing up, all from his childhood perspective. A perfect book for reading out loud and a completely accessible read for children. Great fun!
McGough does it again!, 17 Jul 2006
I have used the poems from this book with children aged from 7 to 11 years. The collection of poems is interesting and focus on the five senses individually and then finally a section focuses on the senses together. Some of the poems provide welcome inspiration for children to write their own poems.
This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.
Hairy Maclary up to no good as usual!, 04 Sep 2008
My daughter loves Hairy Maclary and this book is no exception. Stands up to multiple readings. And who'd have thought that Scarface Claw would ever be entered in a cat show!
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Customer Reviews
FAB , 28 Jan 2008
I am ten and Driftwood is the first book i have read by cathy cassidy and it definitely won't be the last.
I found this book thrilling ,original and most of all it made me realize that some people are very different than others.
I would recommend this book to adventurous readers and anyone who doesn't mind a tear full story.
You can smell the salty air! xx, 28 Jan 2008
I'm lucky enough to live by the sea and Cathy captured all the best bits about it brilliantly. She also did a great job of explaining bullying and the fact that it can be overcome, friends are important, adults can do the right thing (sometimes!) and happiness can win out XXX
Thanks again for another brilliant book. :c}
GOOD BOOK !!!!!, 08 Dec 2007
this is a fantastic book for ages through secondery school a really fun book to read
Brilliant and believable!, 31 Aug 2007
This book was one of the best books i've ever read!
You can relate to what the charecters are going through and i felt so sorry for Paul.
You should definitely get this book - i would reccomend to ages 10-14
fab characters, totally believable, 04 Sep 2005
driftwood is fantastic - a book you can race through but with characters which stay with you for ages afterwards. I was really rooting for paul, wanting his life to turn around - and didn't guess the ending at all. It's great to read a book that takes a sensitive look at bullying, and not fitting in, and shows that the 'baddies' aren't always who you'd expect them to be. I loved this, and can't wait for Cathy's next book!
Beautiful, 25 Sep 2008
The intricacy, layout and artistry of this book is amazing. My children (5 and 2) absolutely love it although they do need to be reminded to be careful of the popups but so far it's survived many readings and curious fingers. Absolutely recommended, especially as a gift.
Wow!, 10 Sep 2007
This is just a beautiful piece of work. Must confess we haven't had the heart to let our 2 and half years old play with it, though... It'd be a real shame if it got damaged!
Simply the Best, 09 Jun 2006
The creativity in use of colors and images, and the attention to detail makes it for a beautiful art. Sabuda does bring the Christmas spirit to your home. In fact, I think that this is one of the best Christmas books around. This is because it is a perfect Christmas gift not only for the smallest of children but for the whole family. Being an adult I also enjoy it. All children at my 9-years-old daughter's class made a big order for Sabuda's "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" together with Nowiki's two books from the series "Why some cats are rascals". The teacher's smart idea made for a great savings on shipping costs
A stunning book to treasure, 02 Jun 2006
What an amazing, beautiful book. Every page has elaborately crafted pop-ups that compliment the well-known poem. Before I showed it to my son I must have spent an hour going back and forth through the pages enjoying the scenes for myself.
An earlier reviewer said that it was a book unsuitable for young children. I would say that it very much depends on the child in question. My 2 year old was thrilled by the book. It was intended for use only over the Christmas period, to be put away and stored until the following festive season. I think we actually managed to put it away in March, not because he tired of it but after repeated discussions about Christmas being over.
Not only did my little boy love the book, but he did not damage it. The book IS delicate and is not for unsupervised use by small children. But if children have reasonable language skills and can be trusted to do what they are told they can enjoy looking at the pictures and listening to the poem while an adult holds the book and turns the pages.
After buying this book I ordered several more copies as gifts for friends' children next Christmas as well as several other books by this unusally talented man.
Not suitable for under 5s, 20 Oct 2005
I have just returned this book as the pop ups were too scary for my children. Purchasers should note that they are mainly white, elaborate paper cut outs. It definitely did not appeal to my two (5 and 2). The pop ups are very detailed (and therefore subject to potential immediate distruction by anyone aged under 3) but not in the least bit traditional. If you have pre-schoolers my recommendation would be to steer clear of this version of this book. It may appeal to adults/older children, but our family were very disappointed.
Vulgar, 09 Jan 2008
If you're the kind of person who is a shallow label-whore and has plenty of money to throw away on high fashion and jewellery, shoes and handbags rule your world, and you wish to impress the same brainless ideals upon your children, thus turning into spoilt little sh*ts just like yourself, then this book is for you.
So why somebody purchased this for me, i'll never know. It screams of an insult to be perfectly honest. I found it extremely offensive.
Its funny how a lot of the industry involved which is being preached and sold to children in nursery rhyme form has so much to account for regarding child labour and conflict diamond atrocities.
So yes, if your friend is as described above, by all means buy this book.
Or you might even find a free copy off the hard shoulder on the M62 near Huddersfield.
Waste of Money, 17 Jul 2006
What a waste of time and effort to purchase this book. Whilst the cover and the illustrations are brilliant the rhymes are rubbish (unless you live in Sloane Street, drive a Range Rover and quaff champagne all day).
I do appreciate that there is money going to charity when you purchase this book - just make a donation, cut out the middle man.
With or without baby; a dream!, 21 Feb 2006
Thank you Amy Allen for saying what we would all LOVE to say but are not clever enough to put down. My friends and I found it a great read whenver we needed a quick pick me up!! Who needs Prozac?? Just transport yourself to Christian's, Gucci or Tiffany for an afternoon without leaving your boudoir!!
A must-read, and not just for new mummies!, 21 Dec 2005
Clever, witty, beautifully illustrated. What a breath of fresh air after all those "mini-books" (you know the ones, near the till at bookstores) that are none of the above. Try it, you'll like it!
The best nursery rhymes ever!, 25 Oct 2005
Wonderfully witty and beautifully illustrated.Never have nursery ryhmes been so much fun: brilliantly tongue in cheek...! The perfect antidote to autumnal gloom and has solved what to give several friends and relatives for Christmas.Thank you!
Simple but memorable, 19 May 2008
A simple but memorable tale in rhyming couplets whose text and ills go perfectly together. The visual aspect has elements of Gulliver's Travels and Heath Robinson in it.
Inventive and funny!
A Children's Classic, 27 Aug 2007
I was first read this book as a child and I think it must have been when it was first published in the early 70's. An absolute favourite, I can recite the whole story by heart. I still have my original copy although it is looking a little worse for wear but very much loved. I am now passing on my enthusiasm to my own children who are 6 and 8 and a new copy was purchased when they were born. They also are nearly word perfect and I hope will be reciting it to the third generation in the future. A must for all!
The Giant Jam Sandwich, 01 Jul 2003
This is my favourite young childrens book of all time. My two sons are now 16 and 19 and if I ask them to name the book they remember me reading to them when they were young, it is this one.
It is well thought out and well written. As the story rhymes all the way through it is great to read and great for young ones to listen to.
Basically a village is swarmed with wasps and the villagers decide to catch them by making a giant jam sandwich. It makes young imaginations run wild.
fantastic, 18 Nov 2001
This book is great, I first read this book when I was 9 and 20 years later I can still recite the majority of it!
A great book!, 15 Sep 2001
This story appeals to all children with it's fantastical giant bread baking, flying machines and the attempt to stop the wasps. The rhyme propels the tale onwards and makes it even more memorable. In our household the only other book which we can all recite better is the classic 'Each Peach Pear Plum'! It was one of my top childhood favourites (alongside 'The Tiger that came to Tea'), and one of the few which i think my Mum equally enjoyed reading. I hope that this new edition brings it to many more children's bookshelves.
Happy memories of childhood, 06 Aug 2008
Our teachers in infant school used to read this book to us all the time! We all adored these poems - they're funny, touching and highly memorable.
Tales of Eddie (usually throwing a wobbly), and the secret eating of the chocolate cake have stayed with me for years and years as happy reminders of primary school.
I recommend this book to any infant school teacher, and defy anyone who reads this book and doesn't enjoy it. Everyone should have a copy - I'm so happy that it's been re-published! I had to search eBay for a copy a few years back for my sister (who's now an infant school teacher), as I couldn't find it anywhere!
Michael Rosen came to my secondary school (mid-nineties) for a poetry reading, and I made a point of going to meet him to congratulate him on this book (what a geek!).
Happy, happy reading.
All children will love this!, 05 Dec 2007
When we were children, (I'm now 26) Michael Rosen came to our school and told the stories and poems out of this book.
We each brought a version of this book and me and my brother and sister all use to love the story of the chocolate cake.
This year for Christmas I have brought the book for my little brother (hes 11) as I know he will love all the stories and Rhymes.
Fantastic book and a great gift for any child of any age!
Childhhod memories come flooding back!!!, 18 Jun 2007
This book used to be a bedtime favourite of mine. ,y older sister used to read it to me nearly every evening. Everytime i read the sotries now, it takes me back to my childhood and this book turely captured my imagination and my heart!! It is old but even the new geneartions will enjoy these, funny, amusing little stories. Seldom do you see such creativeness in a two page story. Cleverly done. Love it!!!
Hilarious, touching, thoughtful, reminiscent poems., 20 Jul 2000
This marvellous poetry book NEVER leaves my classroom. When I have a 2min gap to fill with my Year 6 class this book becomes my life saver. Michael Rosen has successfully summed up the trials and tribulations of changing nappies, eating cake in secret, racing go-karts and dodging the washing up, all from his childhood perspective. A perfect book for reading out loud and a completely accessible read for children. Great fun!
McGough does it again!, 17 Jul 2006
I have used the poems from this book with children aged from 7 to 11 years. The collection of poems is interesting and focus on the five senses individually and then finally a section focuses on the senses together. Some of the poems provide welcome inspiration for children to write their own poems.
This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.
Hairy Maclary up to no good as usual!, 04 Sep 2008
My daughter loves Hairy Maclary and this book is no exception. Stands up to multiple readings. And who'd have thought that Scarface Claw would ever be entered in a cat show!
Love That Book, 23 Sep 2008
Love that Dog is one great inspiration for boy readers to get down and read poetry. It worked for me, and my class of 10-year-old boys. We Loved that Book, and practically every boy has a dog story to tell. Challenges assumptions about literature, poetry, and boys. It does what it says on the cover, you really do 'Love that Dog'. I cried.
amazing book, 08 Sep 2008
Saw this book in the local library. The title grabbed me as I thought my young daughter might like it (she's mad about dogs). Read it in a few minutes, found myself laughing and crying then rushing out to buy copies for friends and family. This book is a hidden jewel!
freshness and innocence, 08 Jun 2008
It's a book full of wonder that takes only 10 minutes to read but you read and re-read it for the humour, the pathos and to re-enter that child's mind of discovery. It's a book for children of all ages and it's written in the form of a diary of a young boy being introduced to poetry.
Initially, he is reticent about writing - "I don't want to because boys don't write poetry" - but he overcomes this and then the book opens up into an explanation of meaning and words and language.
Through humour, joy, heartache, we are caught in the child's world that so closely resembles our own world of definition.
The book opens with the diary entry and comments about William Carlos Williams' "The Red Wheelbarrow". The story continues with the young boy's development into the poetry world and how this grows into a love of words after the death of his beloved dog.
'Love That Dog' makes us laugh and cry and question our own development as writers, as we wish we could capture that freshness and innocence again.
Sharon Creech has skilfully entered a child's mind while avoiding cliches and patronisation.
Be Prepared to buy Multiple Copies, 22 Nov 2007
I am now on my fourth copy of this book, because whenever I lend it to someone, it never comes back. This is a slender volume which can be read in one sitting, but which will stay with you for the rest of your life.
It is told in the form of short poems or verses on every page from the point of view of a child in school. The child is struggling to learn about what makes poetry poetic, and why poetry is important. Those difficulties are played out in poetic form on the page.
The other theme of the book is the child's relationship with its dog, the most important thing in its life. T | | |