Mister Magnolia [Paperback]

Quentin Blake (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 2010 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Chosen as one of the top 10 Greenaway Medal winners of all time, this is a classic, exuberant, rhyming picture book from the much-loved Quentin Blake

 

Mr. Magnolia has only one boot.

He has an old trumpet that goes rooty-toot—

And two lovely sisters who play on the flute—

But Mr. Magnolia has only one boot.

 

In this wittily rhyming picture book, Mr. Magnolia has a full and happy life except for one serious omission—a boot. But one day, he receives a mysterious parcel, and at last Mr. Magnolia can splash in the puddles with everyone else.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Typically exuberant pictures . . . with a singing storyline that begs children to join in the fun."  —Times

About the Author

Quentin Blake is best known for his illustrations of Roald Dahl’s novels. His previous works include Loveykins, Mrs. Armitage, Quentin Blake's Ten Frogs, Tell me a Picture, and Zagazoo. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Kurt Maschler, the Smarties, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Red Fox; Reprint edition (April 12, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862308071
• ISBN-13: 978-1862308077
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.1 x 11.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( B ) > Blake, Quentin
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Limericks & Humorous Verse

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Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Goofy guy who rhymes, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mr.Magnolia (Hardcover)

This charming English tale follows the follies of Mr. Magnolia who "has only one boot." Cartoon style, water-colored line drawings explore the various rhyming friends of this quirky musician. My two year old daugter chimes in with delight as we encounter sisters who play the flute, a frog and a newt, a dinosaur...what a brute. While this book seems like nothing to a parent, children request to hear it over and over again. It's an instant favorite and a non-overpowering introduction to ryhmes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Silly Yet Wonderful Book, September 10, 2011

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Debnance at Readerbuzz (Alvin, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mister Magnolia (Paperback)

So many children's books that I have not yet read....I want to read them all! Like this one, Mister Magnolia. Brilliant. Just brilliant. Who would not want to read this book over and over again? It's so ridiculous. Such a silly, wonderful little book. Brilliant text. Brilliant illustrations.

Mr Magnolia has only one boot.

He has an old trumpet

that goes rooty-toot---

And two lovely sisters

who play on the flute---

But Mr Magnolia has only one boot.