Billy's Picture [Paperback]

H. A. Rey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Billy the Bunny is painting a picture. He knows just how he wants it to look, but each of his friends has a different idea—and they all want to help. Penny the Puppy, Greta the Goose, and a parade of other animals add to the mix, and soon Billy’s picture is nothing like what he imagined.

Is it a puppygoose? A porcuphant? What will Billy do?

From the creators of Curious George, Spotty, and Pretzel, this story about art and individuality is back in print after many years. It will be welcomed by any small child ready to giggle.

Editorial Reviews

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“The humor will enchant any youngster with a fondness for animals and a taste for the ridiculous.” New York Times Book Review Notable Book

“Children will be delighted with its nonsense.” Booklist, ALA

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About the Author

The Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her father's home in Germany; when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys' home and community. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including SPOTTY, PRETZEL, and lift-the-flap books such as HOW DO YOU GET THERE? The manuscript of the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and CURIOUS GEORGE was published in 1941. Their incorrigible little monkey has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. CURIOUS GEORGE has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books; None edition (August 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618494200
• ISBN-13: 978-0618494200
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest books ever, December 28, 2011

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This review is from: Billy's Picture (Paperback)

I remembered really liking this book when I was a kid, and I still do. My children like it but it also has great value for designers, project managers, and anyone trying to ride herd over design by committee. This book has a great lesson.

5.0 out of 5 stars very funny, June 8, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Billy's Picture (Hardcover)

The story of billy the bunny when he tries to draw a picture of himself, but his friends drop by and draw parts of themselves on to the unfinished picture until it looks amazingly funny. definetely worth it. and by the way, the authors also wrote curious george.