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Where the Wild Things are
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Where the Wild Things Are is one of those truly rare books that can be enjoyed equally by a child and a grown-up. If you disagree, then it's been too long since you've attended a wild rumpus. Max dons his wolf suit in pursuit of some mischief and gets sent to bed without supper. Fortuitously, a forest grows in his room, allowing his wild rampage to continue unimpaired. Sendak's colour illustrations (perhaps his finest) are beautiful, and each turn of the page brings the discovery of a new wonder. The wild things--with their mismatched parts and giant eyes--manage somehow to be scary-looking without ever really being scary; at times they're downright hilarious. Sendak's defiantly run-on sentences--one of his trademarks--lend the perfect touch of stream of consciousness to the tale, which floats between the land of dreams and a child's imagination. This Sendak classic is more fun than you've ever had in a wolf's suit, giggle-stiflingly funny at times, and even manages to reaffirm the notion that there's no place like home.
Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
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Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me!
A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages.
Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day.
ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters.
Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand.
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Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me!
A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages.
Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day.
ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters.
Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand.
Excellent Reading for Little Minds, 30 Oct 2008
If you would like an entertaining read with your little one/s, then any Richard Scarry book is for you.
They are all funny stories with so much to look at and talk about and will ensure that the book will be read time and time again.
My Godparents bought me 2 Richard Scarry books when I was 4 and I have just passed them on to my Nephew (aged 4) and he is already hooked!
Great but it is in American, 27 Aug 2008
I've bought a number of Richard Scarry books for my son and they are all really good, but they are written in American and I do find this irritating.
So much to see, 09 Nov 2005
This is excellent fun which my 4 year old and I really enjoy reading and looking at. The story is really quite silly, and there is so much to comment on. Look out for the pig and the hat, on almost every page ... I can hear my son laughing even thinking about it.
Fantastic, 15 Aug 2005
My children love all the details in the Richard Scarry books and loved this one. Its a nice simple but quirky story and the pictures are lovely and there is lots to talk about
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Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me!
A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages.
Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day.
ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters.
Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand.
Excellent Reading for Little Minds, 30 Oct 2008
If you would like an entertaining read with your little one/s, then any Richard Scarry book is for you.
They are all funny stories with so much to look at and talk about and will ensure that the book will be read time and time again.
My Godparents bought me 2 Richard Scarry books when I was 4 and I have just passed them on to my Nephew (aged 4) and he is already hooked!
Great but it is in American, 27 Aug 2008
I've bought a number of Richard Scarry books for my son and they are all really good, but they are written in American and I do find this irritating.
So much to see, 09 Nov 2005
This is excellent fun which my 4 year old and I really enjoy reading and looking at. The story is really quite silly, and there is so much to comment on. Look out for the pig and the hat, on almost every page ... I can hear my son laughing even thinking about it.
Fantastic, 15 Aug 2005
My children love all the details in the Richard Scarry books and loved this one. Its a nice simple but quirky story and the pictures are lovely and there is lots to talk about
Hotel horror!, 13 Jan 2008
Probably the next-to-last things you would like to read about are a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry and the last thing you would want to do is experience these things. Since you do not want to know how it feels, you can feel sorry for the three children, the Baudelaire orphans, in the book which I am reviewing, who do know how it feels. This book is rather frightening but still is rather fantastic though very upsetting. The rating I would give this book is a disturbing 7/ 10.
As good as ever, 13 Mar 2007
Good book.I've read every single book that Lemony Snicket has ever written.This one was just as good as all the rest.He's one of my favourite authors.Is it true that his real name is Daniel Handler? My friend told me it is.But i don't know if i should believe her.Please tell me.Thanks!
Penultimate Peril, 22 Sep 2006
When I was little my sister read them and I really wanted to read them, but I didn't understand them. So, now I got the chance to read them all - except from the last one. I thought the first and the second one were a bit sad and from the fourth right up to the seventh book it was a bit boring, because Mr Poe kept on rescuing them at the end of the book. I especially liked the Hostile Hospital and the Penultimate Peril. The most thrilling part was in the Hostile Hospital, when Count Olaf wanted to saw off Violet's head!
Lovely lovely, 18 May 2006
I thought this book was a return to form - and have never skipped a page in my life! The beauty of these books isn't the story, it's the prose.
The Penultimate Peril , 15 Apr 2006
I found this book really disappointing as I was really looking forward to it. I've read all the other books in the series and I was bored and constantly skipping ahead. I read it in an hour because of all the pages I was forced to skip. The Ophans did things really out of character which I hated and I was disgusted by the dreadful ending.
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Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me!
A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages.
Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day.
ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters.
Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand.
Excellent Reading for Little Minds, 30 Oct 2008
If you would like an entertaining read with your little one/s, then any Richard Scarry book is for you.
They are all funny stories with so much to look at and talk about and will ensure that the book will be read time and time again.
My Godparents bought me 2 Richard Scarry books when I was 4 and I have just passed them on to my Nephew (aged 4) and he is already hooked!
Great but it is in American, 27 Aug 2008
I've bought a number of Richard Scarry books for my son and they are all really good, but they are written in American and I do find this irritating.
So much to see, 09 Nov 2005
This is excellent fun which my 4 year old and I really enjoy reading and looking at. The story is really quite silly, and there is so much to comment on. Look out for the pig and the hat, on almost every page ... I can hear my son laughing even thinking about it.
Fantastic, 15 Aug 2005
My children love all the details in the Richard Scarry books and loved this one. Its a nice simple but quirky story and the pictures are lovely and there is lots to talk about
Hotel horror!, 13 Jan 2008
Probably the next-to-last things you would like to read about are a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry and the last thing you would want to do is experience these things. Since you do not want to know how it feels, you can feel sorry for the three children, the Baudelaire orphans, in the book which I am reviewing, who do know how it feels. This book is rather frightening but still is rather fantastic though very upsetting. The rating I would give this book is a disturbing 7/ 10.
As good as ever, 13 Mar 2007
Good book.I've read every single book that Lemony Snicket has ever written.This one was just as good as all the rest.He's one of my favourite authors.Is it true that his real name is Daniel Handler? My friend told me it is.But i don't know if i should believe her.Please tell me.Thanks!
Penultimate Peril, 22 Sep 2006
When I was little my sister read them and I really wanted to read them, but I didn't understand them. So, now I got the chance to read them all - except from the last one. I thought the first and the second one were a bit sad and from the fourth right up to the seventh book it was a bit boring, because Mr Poe kept on rescuing them at the end of the book. I especially liked the Hostile Hospital and the Penultimate Peril. The most thrilling part was in the Hostile Hospital, when Count Olaf wanted to saw off Violet's head!
Lovely lovely, 18 May 2006
I thought this book was a return to form - and have never skipped a page in my life! The beauty of these books isn't the story, it's the prose.
The Penultimate Peril , 15 Apr 2006
I found this book really disappointing as I was really looking forward to it. I've read all the other books in the series and I was bored and constantly skipping ahead. I read it in an hour because of all the pages I was forced to skip. The Ophans did things really out of character which I hated and I was disgusted by the dreadful ending.
I'd forgotten how much fun this was!, 22 Oct 2008
I bought this to entertain my four year old on a long train journey - it worked!!
When reading it I realised I had enjoyed Richard Scarry's books as a child too although I hadn't remembered that before hand.
A great fun interactive story about a day at a fire station with lots of mishaps and disasters to laugh at. But the thing that really makes these books is the level of detail in the pictures - there is always something new to see.
A definate must!!
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Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me!
A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages.
Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day.
ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters.
Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand.
Excellent Reading for Little Minds, 30 Oct 2008
If you would like an entertaining read with your little one/s, then any Richard Scarry book is for you.
They are all funny stories with so much to look at and talk about and will ensure that the book will be read time and time again.
My Godparents bought me 2 Richard Scarry books when I was 4 and I have just passed them on to my Nephew (aged 4) and he is already hooked!
Great but it is in American, 27 Aug 2008
I've bought a number of Richard Scarry books for my son and they are all really good, but they are written in American and I do find this irritating.
So much to see, 09 Nov 2005
This is excellent fun which my 4 year old and I really enjoy reading and looking at. The story is really quite silly, and there is so much to comment on. Look out for the pig and the hat, on almost every page ... I can hear my son laughing even thinking about it.
Fantastic, 15 Aug 2005
My children love all the details in the Richard Scarry books and loved this one. Its a nice simple but quirky story and the pictures are lovely and there is lots to talk about
Hotel horror!, 13 Jan 2008
Probably the next-to-last things you would like to read about are a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry and the last thing you would want to do is experience these things. Since you do not want to know how it feels, you can feel sorry for the three children, the Baudelaire orphans, in the book which I am reviewing, who do know how it feels. This book is rather frightening but still is rather fantastic though very upsetting. The rating I would give this book is a disturbing 7/ 10.
As good as ever, 13 Mar 2007
Good book.I've read every single book that Lemony Snicket has ever written.This one was just as good as all the rest.He's one of my favourite authors.Is it true that his real name is Daniel Handler? My friend told me it is.But i don't know if i should believe her.Please tell me.Thanks!
Penultimate Peril, 22 Sep 2006
When I was little my sister read them and I really wanted to read them, but I didn't understand them. So, now I got the chance to read them all - except from the last one. I thought the first and the second one were a bit sad and from the fourth right up to the seventh book it was a bit boring, because Mr Poe kept on rescuing them at the end of the book. I especially liked the Hostile Hospital and the Penultimate Peril. The most thrilling part was in the Hostile Hospital, when Count Olaf wanted to saw off Violet's head!
Lovely lovely, 18 May 2006
I thought this book was a return to form - and have never skipped a page in my life! The beauty of these books isn't the story, it's the prose.
The Penultimate Peril , 15 Apr 2006
I found this book really disappointing as I was really looking forward to it. I've read all the other books in the series and I was bored and constantly skipping ahead. I read it in an hour because of all the pages I was forced to skip. The Ophans did things really out of character which I hated and I was disgusted by the dreadful ending.
I'd forgotten how much fun this was!, 22 Oct 2008
I bought this to entertain my four year old on a long train journey - it worked!!
When reading it I realised I had enjoyed Richard Scarry's books as a child too although I hadn't remembered that before hand.
A great fun interactive story about a day at a fire station with lots of mishaps and disasters to laugh at. But the thing that really makes these books is the level of detail in the pictures - there is always something new to see.
A definate must!!
A Great Ending To The Series, 28 Feb 2008
I had bought the first ten, and had the last 3 for christmas. I finished the three in about 2 weeks. The series had me gripped from the start, from the weird disguises of Count Olaf to the pointless descriptions and totally off the point paragraphs written by the extremely talented Lemony Snicket. An excellent series that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
The End..., 13 Jan 2008
This book is the last in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and even if you read the last twelve books full of courageousness, you probably can't stand such unpleasantness as a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents. This book doesn't completely finish of the series because at the end of `The End' there is the first chapter of `The Last' which continues the story even further. I think this book is the worst and least frightening or full of bad luck. They are stranded in the sea - they come onto an island, they are hungry and thirsty - they get nourished, they want to find out about their parents - they do. So as you can clearly see this book isn't too bad. And there is a very unusual twist to 'The End'.
A lot of people will be mad! Personally I liked it., 05 Jan 2008
Those who expect to get a sense of closure after reading The End are in for a sad disappointment, as the book offers little to no answers.
However after reading the book myself, I think that the book works rather well, if not by being a conclusion to a series, then by fitting well with its own themes.
I'm divided as to whether or not this is a cowards exit, while at the same time offering something a bit different and less cliché than most endings or those where the solution of the darkest mysteries are sadly disappointing.
All in all, a good book as long as you don't expect any answers.
Thoroughly disappointing., 01 Dec 2007
This book was terrible and quit boreing. I expected there to be at least a few answers to some of the questions in the earlier books but there were none. It didn't have a satisfying ending. It was like he ran out of ideas and just finished it. The earlier books were good but this one wasn't.
Oh dear, 21 Sep 2007
Well i spent hours of my life reading the series and getting to the end filled me with great accomplishment and then i read it... Well whats the point of reading something which i know is meant to be confusing but when reading it you have no idea whats going on and so when i got to the end i was like great what a waste of time lol
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Product Description
A new Lemony Snicket book is a precious thing. After this volume there are just two episodes to go, so readers must begin to savour every word about the unfortunate adventures of the Baudelaire children. As the clock ticks down to that undoubtedly dynamic dénouement of this whole sorry tale, readers will appreciate this typical tale of villainous miscreants, underwater frivolity and cliff-hanging endings--even if the answers every reader now craves are still tantalisingly out of reach. The Grim Grotto begins, as ever, where the last instalment, The Slippery Slope, ends. Violet, Sunny and Klaus are cascading down the grey waters of the Stricken Stream in a toboggan and again hurtling towards inevitable doom. They are saved in the nick of time by a submarine, The QueeQueg, which is manned by a cast of fascinating characters that contains Captain Widdershins, his stepdaughter Fiona and their long lost friend Phil, from the Lucky Smells Lumbermill. The crews' task is to retrieve a sugar bowl before the children's evil nemesis, Count Olaf, gets to it first. After serious study, the location of said sugar bowl is determined as the Gorgonian Grotto, coincidentally the home of the incredible poisonous mushroom, Medusoid Mycelium. It's not long, however, before their dangerous mission is interrupted by another disaster--Sunny has come into contact with a mushroom and she needs help fast. This is exactly the sort of moment when it would be least helpful for Olaf to appear on the scene… which of course he does. It's difficult not to like these books--they follow the same pattern each time but consistently deliver laughs and intrigue like no other book series. Book the Eleventh is another riotous and hilarious adventure that fans will devour in their droves and new readers will find completely unfathomable--despite the regular flashbacks. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay
Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me!
A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages.
Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day.
ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters.
Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand.
Excellent Reading for Little Minds, 30 Oct 2008
If you would like an entertaining read with your little one/s, then any Richard Scarry book is for you.
They are all funny stories with so much to look at and talk about and will ensure that the book will be read time and time again.
My Godparents bought me 2 Richard Scarry books when I was 4 and I have just passed them on to my Nephew (aged 4) and he is already hooked!
Great but it is in American, 27 Aug 2008
I've bought a number of Richard Scarry books for my son and they are all really good, but they are written in American and I do find this irritating.
So much to see, 09 Nov 2005
This is excellent fun which my 4 year old and I really enjoy reading and looking at. The story is really quite silly, and there is so much to comment on. Look out for the pig and the hat, on almost every page ... I can hear my son laughing even thinking about it.
Fantastic, 15 Aug 2005
My children love all the details in the Richard Scarry books and loved this one. Its a nice simple but quirky story and the pictures are lovely and there is lots to talk about
Hotel horror!, 13 Jan 2008
Probably the next-to-last things you would like to read about are a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry and the last thing you would want to do is experience these things. Since you do not want to know how it feels, you can feel sorry for the three children, the Baudelaire orphans, in the book which I am reviewing, who do know how it feels. This book is rather frightening but still is rather fantastic though very upsetting. The rating I would give this book is a disturbing 7/ 10.
As good as ever, 13 Mar 2007
Good book.I've read every single book that Lemony Snicket has ever written.This one was just as good as all the rest.He's one of my favourite authors.Is it true that his real name is Daniel Handler? My friend told me it is.But i don't know if i should believe her.Please tell me.Thanks!
Penultimate Peril, 22 Sep 2006
When I was little my sister read them and I really wanted to read them, but I didn't understand them. So, now I got the chance to read them all - except from the last one. I thought the first and the second one were a bit sad and from the fourth right up to the seventh book it was a bit boring, because Mr Poe kept on rescuing them at the end of the book. I especially liked the Hostile Hospital and the Penultimate Peril. The most thrilling part was in the Hostile Hospital, when Count Olaf wanted to saw off Violet's head!
Lovely lovely, 18 May 2006
I thought this book was a return to form - and have never skipped a page in my life! The beauty of these books isn't the story, it's the prose.
The Penultimate Peril , 15 Apr 2006
I found this book really disappointing as I was really looking forward to it. I've read all the other books in the series and I was bored and constantly skipping ahead. I read it in an hour because of all the pages I was forced to skip. The Ophans did things really out of character which I hated and I was disgusted by the dreadful ending.
I'd forgotten how much fun this was!, 22 Oct 2008
I bought this to entertain my four year old on a long train journey - it worked!!
When reading it I realised I had enjoyed Richard Scarry's books as a child too although I hadn't remembered that before hand.
A great fun interactive story about a day at a fire station with lots of mishaps and disasters to laugh at. But the thing that really makes these books is the level of detail in the pictures - there is always something new to see.
A definate must!!
A Great Ending To The Series, 28 Feb 2008
I had bought the first ten, and had the last 3 for christmas. I finished the three in about 2 weeks. The series had me gripped from the start, from the weird disguises of Count Olaf to the pointless descriptions and totally off the point paragraphs written by the extremely talented Lemony Snicket. An excellent series that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
The End..., 13 Jan 2008
This book is the last in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and even if you read the last twelve books full of courageousness, you probably can't stand such unpleasantness as a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents. This book doesn't completely finish of the series because at the end of `The End' there is the first chapter of `The Last' which continues the story even further. I think this book is the worst and least frightening or full of bad luck. They are stranded in the sea - they come onto an island, they are hungry and thirsty - they get nourished, they want to find out about their parents - they do. So as you can clearly see this book isn't too bad. And there is a very unusual twist to 'The End'.
A lot of people will be mad! Personally I liked it., 05 Jan 2008
Those who expect to get a sense of closure after reading The End are in for a sad disappointment, as the book offers little to no answers.
However after reading the book myself, I think that the book works rather well, if not by being a conclusion to a series, then by fitting well with its own themes.
I'm divided as to whether or not this is a cowards exit, while at the same time offering something a bit different and less cliché than most endings or those where the solution of the darkest mysteries are sadly disappointing.
All in all, a good book as long as you don't expect any answers.
Thoroughly disappointing., 01 Dec 2007
This book was terrible and quit boreing. I expected there to be at least a few answers to some of the questions in the earlier books but there were none. It didn't have a satisfying ending. It was like he ran out of ideas and just finished it. The earlier books were good but this one wasn't.
Oh dear, 21 Sep 2007
Well i spent hours of my life reading the series and getting to the end filled me with great accomplishment and then i read it... Well whats the point of reading something which i know is meant to be confusing but when reading it you have no idea whats going on and so when i got to the end i was like great what a waste of time lol
Wet and damp - ugh!, 13 Jan 2008
Unless you are a slug, a sea anemone, or mildew, you probably prefer not to be damp. You might also prefer not to read this book (which I am writing about), in which the Baudelaire siblings encounter an unpleasant amount of dampness as they descend into the depths of despair, underwater. In fact the horrors they encounter are too numerous to list, and you wouldn't want me to mention the worst of it, which includes mushrooms, a desperate search for something lost, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing. This book sounds a bit to horrible to read so only read in you really dare!
Great reading, 20 Mar 2007
I loved this book. I loved Klaus' ill-fated connection with the mysterious Fiona, the crisis with the mushrooms, and above all the last chapters, where the bigger mysteries of VFD finally begin coming together. The ending is probably the single best ending in the series...
I am now ready for book 12, which unfortunately I am getting only for Christmas. In the meantime a discovered a new very interesting series titled "Why some cats are rascals". Totally different story, but how captivating! I gave it for my younger sister as a Christmas gift.
True to Lemony, 14 Mar 2007
I thought that this book was pretty good.Lemony stayed true to himself and kept right on form.I've read every single one of his books and loved them all.This isn't his very best, but it's not his worst either.You could say that i'm addicted to all his books.As a severe addict and young (11)but harsh book critic, I'm pretty hard to please.But Snicket always succeeds in doing so and i love his books.While i was still reading his books, i never slept at night.I stayed up reading his books-and still do.
GRIM but GRIPPING!, 06 May 2005
My son (an advanced reader aged 7) read every single one of these books within 3 weeks after being introduced to the first two as a christmas present in December 04). I have since read them all myself and even as an alleged "grown up" I found them very entertaining and it's been great fun sharing the adventures with my little boy. The only word of warning I would give is that I had to threaten to cut off the electricity and confiscate torches to ensure bedtimes were not too late whilst he was reading them!!
Lemony Snciket truimphs, 05 Feb 2005
In this book the story of VFD goes further and some sticky incidents happen. That obviously has something to do with a grotto. I loved it and would recommend to anyone thinking of reading it! I hope you enjoy it if you buy!
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Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums. Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library. Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it! Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today. Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws. Loved it., 01 Apr 2008
It really is a classic that I think will survive a long time. It's not challanging and very sweet and on the whole very enjoyable.
I read it in one evening when I when I had the flu in bed and it kept me entertained so much that I finished it! Every girl should read it and even teenage girls like me! A fantastic read, 29 Dec 2007
This is not usually the sort of book I would go for, as it is about Ballet, the cover is pink, it's quite old and is not fantasy, but with the release of the TV movie I thought I would give it a go. I managed to finish it before seeing the film and so had no preconceptions.
Not only did I LOVE it, but wanted to read it again right away and desperate even more to see it come to life.
I felt that it was really well written and I could get into the story and feel the characters come to life off the page.
The three girls made sisters by chance have such a strong bond and faithfulness to each other and their carers. Doing all they can to get money to help pay for bills etc, they go to a Stage training academy and learn different dances, acting and singing, and then getting parts in productions that pay.
I would definately recommend this to ballet fans, but also anyone who likes a nice heartwarming story. Really good read, that will keep you turning the pages. Comfort Read from 9-99, 03 Jul 2007
While this book will have instant appeal to girls who love ballet don't be put off if you don't. And don't be put off by the garish pink cover the newer editions have. It is a timeless classic about three orphans growing up in London in the late 1930's looked after by an eclectic mix of adults. Although it's set in a ballet school and has a theatrical background, it's really a story about family ties, enduring hardship, making do and mending and evokes another era beautifully. Pauline, Petrova and Posy are all quite diffferent and the story sometimes has a strong moralistic slant but is never patronising. My all time favourite book, comfort reading at its best, better than a bar of chocolate any day. ballet shoes, 09 Oct 2006
I am 70 years old and read this book when I was six the memory of the enjoyment I had from reading this book has always stayed with me. I have bought it for my own daughters and my nieces when they were young now I want to give the same pleasure to my grand-daughters. Wonderful book, 01 Jul 2005
I absolutely adored this book as a child. I'm now 45 and am looking forward to reading it to my niece. The characters are instantly appealing and wonderfully drawn. But my favourite bit is how good she is at describing comfort - if something horrible happens or one of the characters is unwell (and you feel sad with them), its the loving description of what happens to make it better that really sticks in my mind. This is a cosy book to read on a cold, wet afternoon in winter with a cup of tea and a bar of chocolate to hand. Excellent Reading for Little Minds, 30 Oct 2008
If you would like an entertaining read with your little one/s, then any Richard Scarry book is for you.
They are all funny stories with so much to look at and talk about and will ensure that the book will be read time and time again.
My Godparents bought me 2 Richard Scarry books when I was 4 and I have just passed them on to my Nephew (aged 4) and he is already hooked!
Great but it is in American, 27 Aug 2008
I've bought a number of Richard Scarry books for my son and they are all really good, but they are written in American and I do find this irritating. So much to see, 09 Nov 2005
This is excellent fun which my 4 year old and I really enjoy reading and looking at. The story is really quite silly, and there is so much to comment on. Look out for the pig and the hat, on almost every page ... I can hear my son laughing even thinking about it. Fantastic, 15 Aug 2005
My children love all the details in the Richard Scarry books and loved this one. Its a nice simple but quirky story and the pictures are lovely and there is lots to talk about Hotel horror!, 13 Jan 2008
Probably the next-to-last things you would like to read about are a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry and the last thing you would want to do is experience these things. Since you do not want to know how it feels, you can feel sorry for the three children, the Baudelaire orphans, in the book which I am reviewing, who do know how it feels. This book is rather frightening but still is rather fantastic though very upsetting. The rating I would give this book is a disturbing 7/ 10. As good as ever, 13 Mar 2007
Good book.I've read every single book that Lemony Snicket has ever written.This one was just as good as all the rest.He's one of my favourite authors.Is it true that his real name is Daniel Handler? My friend told me it is.But i don't know if i should believe her.Please tell me.Thanks! Penultimate Peril, 22 Sep 2006
When I was little my sister read them and I really wanted to read them, but I didn't understand them. So, now I got the chance to read them all - except from the last one. I thought the first and the second one were a bit sad and from the fourth right up to the seventh book it was a bit boring, because Mr Poe kept on rescuing them at the end of the book. I especially liked the Hostile Hospital and the Penultimate Peril. The most thrilling part was in the Hostile Hospital, when Count Olaf wanted to saw off Violet's head! Lovely lovely, 18 May 2006
I thought this book was a return to form - and have never skipped a page in my life! The beauty of these books isn't the story, it's the prose. The Penultimate Peril , 15 Apr 2006
I found this book really disappointing as I was really looking forward to it. I've read all the other books in the series and I was bored and constantly skipping ahead. I read it in an hour because of all the pages I was forced to skip. The Ophans did things really out of character which I hated and I was disgusted by the dreadful ending. I'd forgotten how much fun this was!, 22 Oct 2008
I bought this to entertain my four year old on a long train journey - it worked!!
When reading it I realised I had enjoyed Richard Scarry's books as a child too although I hadn't remembered that before hand.
A great fun interactive story about a day at a fire station with lots of mishaps and disasters to laugh at. But the thing that really makes these books is the level of detail in the pictures - there is always something new to see.
A definate must!! A Great Ending To The Series, 28 Feb 2008
I had bought the first ten, and had the last 3 for christmas. I finished the three in about 2 weeks. The series had me gripped from the start, from the weird disguises of Count Olaf to the pointless descriptions and totally off the point paragraphs written by the extremely talented Lemony Snicket. An excellent series that I would recommend to anyone and everyone. The End..., 13 Jan 2008
This book is the last in A Series of Unfortunate Events, and even if you read the last twelve books full of courageousness, you probably can't stand such unpleasantness as a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents. This book doesn't completely finish of the series because at the end of `The End' there is the first chapter of `The Last' which continues the story even further. I think this book is the worst and least frightening or full of bad luck. They are stranded in the sea - they come onto an island, they are hungry and thirsty - they get nourished, they want to find out about their parents - they do. So as you can clearly see this book isn't too bad. And there is a very unusual twist to 'The End'. A lot of people will be mad! Personally I liked it., 05 Jan 2008
Those who expect to get a sense of closure after reading The End are in for a sad disappointment, as the book offers little to no answers.
However after reading the book myself, I think that the book works rather well, if not by being a conclusion to a series, then by fitting well with its own themes.
I'm divided as to whether or not this is a cowards exit, while at the same time offering something a bit different and less cliché than most endings or those where the solution of the darkest mysteries are sadly disappointing.
All in all, a good book as long as you don't expect any answers.
Thoroughly disappointing., 01 Dec 2007
This book was terrible and quit boreing. I expected there to be at least a few answers to some of the questions in the earlier books but there were none. It didn't have a satisfying ending. It was like he ran out of ideas and just finished it. The earlier books were good but this one wasn't. Oh dear, 21 Sep 2007
Well i spent hours of my life reading the series and getting to the end filled me with great accomplishment and then i read it... Well whats the point of reading something which i know is meant to be confusing but when reading it you have no idea whats going on and so when i got to the end i was like great what a waste of time lol Wet and damp - ugh!, 13 Jan 2008
Unless you are a slug, a sea anemone, or mildew, you probably prefer not to be damp. You might also prefer not to read this book (which I am writing about), in which the Baudelaire siblings encounter an unpleasant amount of dampness as they descend into the depths of despair, underwater. In fact the horrors they encounter are too numerous to list, and you wouldn't want me to mention the worst of it, which includes mushrooms, a desperate search for something lost, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing. This book sounds a bit to horrible to read so only read in you really dare! Great reading, 20 Mar 2007
I loved this book. I loved Klaus' ill-fated connection with the mysterious Fiona, the crisis with the mushrooms, and above all the last chapters, where the bigger mysteries of VFD finally begin coming together. The ending is probably the single best ending in the series...
I am now ready for book 12, which unfortunately I am getting only for Christmas. In the meantime a discovered a new very interesting series titled "Why some cats are rascals". Totally different story, but how captivating! I gave it for my younger sister as a Christmas gift. True to Lemony, 14 Mar 2007
I thought that this book was pretty good.Lemony stayed true to himself and kept right on form.I've read every single one of his books and loved them all.This isn't his very best, but it's not his worst either.You could say that i'm addicted to all his books.As a severe addict and young (11)but harsh book critic, I'm pretty hard to please.But Snicket always succeeds in doing so and i love his books.While i was still reading his books, i never slept at night.I stayed up reading his books-and still do. GRIM but GRIPPING!, 06 May 2005
My son (an advanced reader aged 7) read every single one of these books within 3 weeks after being introduced to the first two as a christmas present in December 04). I have since read them all myself and even as an alleged "grown up" I found them very entertaining and it's been great fun sharing the adventures with my little boy. The only word of warning I would give is that I had to threaten to cut off the electricity and confiscate torches to ensure bedtimes were not too late whilst he was reading them!! Lemony Snciket truimphs, 05 Feb 2005
In this book the story of VFD goes further and some sticky incidents happen. That obviously has something to do with a grotto. I loved it and would recommend to anyone thinking of reading it! I hope you enjoy it if you buy! A really fab book!!, 09 Jan 2008
My 2.75 year old son just loves this book. As well as the funny stories and excellent pictures, Richard Scarry has added the extra excitement of 'Goldbug' who is hiding on the pages in various places. Given everything is so silly, the educational factor is brilliant. Keep them coming, we'll never stop using this book!!! All kids love this book, 01 Dec 2006
Quite simply this is the best kids book ever. I grew up loving it and now my son loves it. At our recent party we took a smashing picture of my wife sat in an armchair, with 4 kids, all under 3, sat around her, with this book open in front of them. She is smiling at the camera, the four kids can't take their eyes off the book.
The story revolves around the family day out, but it is incidental to the real joy of this book, which is the pictures of all different cars and trucks. The illustrations are a real joy and there is so much going on on each page, that every time you read the book you find more.
What all the kids love though, is looking for Gold bug. He is hidden somewhere on every page, and is sometimes fiendishly difficult to find.
Classic Children's Book!, 13 Aug 2006
This book is one of the most riveting reads a child could ever have. I grew up on it, as does my son now! They will read and read this for a long time...educational without being a drag, fun and with fantastic and engaging drawings this book is a must have for boys and even girls. Fantastic Book!, 17 Nov 2005
We've had this book for 2 days now and my 3yr old son cannot put it down! With drawings of real 'things that go' and some not so real, such as 'cheese car', 'propeller car' and 'corn on the cob car'! This is my sons third Richard Scarry book and I will be getting him a couple more for Christmas. The book is extremely detailed and each character and car is very different from the next. Every time you look at this book you will see something different. The only downside is that my son likes reading it at bedtime, but stares at the pages for ages as they are so detailed, so bedtime is now an hour longer! It truly is a great book, and certainly fires up the imagination! A classic - but beware, 20 Sep 2005
I loved this book when I was a kid, so I bought it for my daughter, who's just learning to read and appreciate a good story. So I was amazed when I got to the end and discovered the last page of the story is missing, and has been replaced by an 'other books by this author' page. I was incensed. they wouldn't miss out the last page of a thriller, would they? So why do they think they can miss out the end of a book like this? I'm trying to get my little girl to appreciate books - and it's a bit difficult when they're apparently not appreciated by the very people that publish them. Very disappointing.
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Product Description
Clocking up a whopping 337 pages, The Slippery Slope is the longest volume in Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events so far, but Book the Tenth reads so easily and is so entertaining that it actually feels half that length. With only three more books to go now before this popular saga ends, probably miserably, there is now much more of a sense of a single over-arching storyline that is heading towards big revelations and cataclysmic conclusions. All the familiar, well-loved elements of a Lemony Snicket adventure are here again, and the action picks up where it left off at the end of Book the Ninth, The Carniverous Carnival. Violet and Klaus, the oldest of the three Baudelaire orphans, are plummeting down a mountainside in an out-of-control caravan, certain to be smashed to smithereens at any second. Travelling up the mountain in a car is their youngest sibling, Sunny, who has been kidnapped by Count Olaf, his girlfriend Esme Squalor, and their scurrilous sidekicks. Olaf, as ever, is evil and mean and never lets up in his desire to snatch the children's inherited fortune. He really is a villain with a one-track mind. Violet and Sunny set about saving themselves, then their sister, and then navigating through the Mortmain Mountains to stop their nemesis from committing more really bad deeds. The plotline is as tortured, hilarious and annoying as ever--with tangents explored at every turn--but it's so good nobody will really mind. There are tantalising clues that hint at a Baudelaire parent being alive after all, more possibilities about the secret organisation VFD and help from an unexpected ally. The author is more careful than ever, now that he is down to writing only one bumper book a year, to give fantastic value for money. The gag quotient per page is stunningly high, and consistently good. The Grim Grotto cannot arrive a moment too soon. (Age 9 and over) --John McLay
Customer Reviews
The renowned classic, 16 Sep 2008
A young mischievous boy called Max decides to seek out fun and dons his white wolf suit, but as a result of his ill behaviour gets sent to bed without supper. When in his room, it is unclear whether it his imagination, a dream or magic that send Max into adventure, but whatever the cause, a whole world grows from inside his bedroom, sending the young boy into the land of Where the Wild Things Are...
The pictures are unique and absolutely luscious; the text is simple but so very clever and the package as a whole is timeless. Everything about this book is awe-inspiring and memorable, so there is little reason to think that any child from Reception to Year 2 would not enjoy it and can easily lend itself to discussion and analysis within the class. Clear references to issue that affect children such as behaviour, imagination, friendship and cultures are all celebrated in this book in a style that Maurice Sendak is now renowned for. Additionally, there is a recent accompanying cartoon DVD, therefore creating the opportunity to look at the same story across different mediums.
Fabulous - even for very young readers, 03 Aug 2008
Wonderful pictures for toddlers and mesmerising text for children. My little boy - fifteen months old - absolutely adores it. The expressions on Max's (the little boy) face are classic and the monsters are wonderful. Sort of slightly scary but also adorable.
I remember reading this myself when so little and I don't actually think it's dated *that* much. An important addition to any little one's library.
Compulsory Reading!, 03 Jul 2008
This has to be one of the best children's books ever! I loved reading it as a child, as it really appealed to my vivid imagination, and I now buy it for any kid I know who doesn't already have it!
Every child should have a copy of this book, 21 Mar 2007
This book changed childrens books forever. The pictures are given much more emphasis that the text and so increase the appeal to a young child.
The book has travel the world and has been enjoyed by generations , this is because it is timeless and an absolute classic which is still used in schools today.
Not scary, 10 Oct 2006
I thought this book would be a bit scary for my sensitive 5yo daughter when she was given it as a birthday present. Concerned about nightmares I hid it for a bit. It was discovered soon enough and she insisted I read it to her.
She wasn't scared at all and thankfully no nightmares to report. She loves the story and loves pretending to be one of the wild things, nashing her terrible jaws and waving her fearsome claws.
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