Mr.Magnolia [Hardcover]

Quentin Blake (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 1995

First published in hardback in 1980, a humorous story with rhyming text about Mr Magnolia whose life is a happy one, except that he has only one boot. Then he receives a mysterious parcel and his life is changed. Illustrated in colour.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Quentin Blake's first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In and Clown. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Random House UK (June 26, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0224016121
• ISBN-13: 978-0224016124
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,321,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.