It has a bold yet plain style of illustration which suit the plot well, focussing the attention of the reader on what is happening on (and in!) the page, without distractions. And they will, because it is so funny that I laughed out loud a LOT whilst even just flicking through it. The text is simple enough to be easily understood by a wide range of readers, making it a book which the whole family can enjoy together. This is an incredibly clever and funny premise for a picture book, and right from the start of this review I cannot recommend it highly enough. Shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award 2016: Books for Younger Childrenīella decides to take her dog for a walk across the page of this very naughty book, when what does the book do? It eats her dog! The cheek! Various people and vehicles go in after it, but none of them come back out again! There's nothing for it, Bella will just have to sort it out herself. Longlisted for the 2016 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Buy it and see if you can help her get him back. Summary: A rare genuine five star recommendation for this brilliantly clever book about the book who ate Bella's dog when all she was trying to do was take him for a walk.
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