The Trouble With... Four Stories (Mum, Dad, Gran, Grandad)

by Babette Cole

Paperback, 1993

Status

Available

Call number

823.914

Publication

Treasure Press (1993), Hardcover

Description

Read all about Dad's fantastic robots, what Mum really is, which planet Gran comes from, and what happens to Grandad's dangerous vegetable. A wacky and wonderful round-up of stories from Babette Cole--and, as always, her vibrant, outrageously funny illustrations will have kids--and parents--roaring with laughter. Lively, fun, and just a tad irreverent, Babette Cole's books for children offer a hilariously fresh look at the ludicrous side of life. Winner of the prestigious Kurt Maschler Award, she is the author of such favorites as "Dr. Dog, Princess Smartypants, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book, and "The Bad Good Book of Manners.

Language

ISBN

1850517495 / 9781850517498

Local notes

The Trouble With Dad - he has such a boring job that he spends all his time in the shed making robots.

The Trouble With Mum - she's a witch, and just can't help turning people into toads.

The Trouble With Gran - secretly she's an alien.

The Trouble With Grandad - he grows dangerous vegetables.

A collection of amusing early readers.
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