The Weasel Puffin Unicorn Baboon Pig Lobster Race
Yes it really is as mad as it sounds. But then that’s the great thing about a book for kids, especially a book which appeals to boys. And girls, as it turns out.
Seriously, when you’re 6 (or 9, as it turns out) what could be better than a pig using a chocolate submarine to cheat his way through a race? In fact, all the animals in this delightfully-illustrated children’s book find the most absurd ways to cheat their way to the finish. All except one.
The Weasel Puffin Unicorn Baboon Pig Lobster Race is a new picture book from Digital leaf, a brand new writing and illustrating team from James Thorp and Gus Mackinnon.
With rhyme and humour, the book is easy to read aloud, so great for sharing with younger children, especially those who are just learning to read for themselves, and fun enough to keep older kids amused too. And it’s not just about the words – the illustrations will have children poring over the detail, sniggering as they discover yet another quirk, and try to work out which animal will be next to cheat.
Find out which of the animals makes it to the finish line with his integrity intact, and share the final treat – a recipe for a delicious and healthy “Cheat’s Fool!”
By James Thorp and Angus Mackinnon
Published by Digital Leaf 56 pp, hardback
RRP: £10.99/US$17.95
ISBN: 9781909428027
Any book with that title sounds brilliant to me!
Sounds fun. I think my kids would love this.
Sounds funny, just from the title alone!
Love it! And you are right! I bet my girls will love it too.
pinned too x mwah
That sounds great! We love books and are always on the lookout for new titles so thank you for sharing!
ooh, I really like the sound of this one! Would be great for my 5 year old – anything about racing and cheating and all of that he will find hilarious
Sounds like a lot of fun!
*adds to stocking list*
That is such a great title for a book! The illustrations look lovely too 🙂
I do like the sound of this book, this would completely appeal to my 6 year old! 😀
This book looks really lovely. Great idea to put the vimeo in, gave a real flavour of the book.
this books sounds great fun! you should add to my ‘we like to read link’ http://www.tigerlillyquinn.com/search/label/we%20like%20to%20read (if you like!) I pin and share all links 🙂 xx
Such a bonkers book – fantastic.
Sounds brilliant! Thanks for linking up to our Parenting Pin-it Party.
That does sound pretty cute. Kids sure do love crazy stories. They’re great for imagination building. Thanks for linking up at Rock-A-Bye Parents Parenting Pointers linky party!