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No Such Things

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A wonderful story that gives the reader a glimpse of thecreative talent of Bill Peet. The silly and colorful characters inthis book have some familiar personality traits which you or your child will be able to identify. Some of the animals may look familiar as well. This book would make a great addition to any Bill Peet or whimsical book collection.

What I most appreciated about this book were the fantastic, colorful, creative illustrations, and Bill Peet's amazing imagination! I really enjoyed the creativity he had in coming up with all these creatures and how they adapted to their environment.

That said, there really isn't a story throughout the book, nor is there a clear intro or satisfying ending. The rhymes weren't perfect, but they were pretty good overall. Also, some of the characteristics of the creatures have to do with eating (so... for those who feel sympathy for the prey and are very sensitive, you may want to preview this).

This isn't a great "story" but I think it's something I would have enjoyed and laughed over when I was young.

I used to check out this book when I was child. My friends and I used to race to the P section of the school library to check out all of Bill Peet's books. His stories are so fun and imaginative. The illustrations pop off the pages and are completely captivationg. I can't wait to read this story to my little boy. I know he will love it as much as I still do!

The Author Bill Peet has the gift to spark the imagination of all children. His stories are amazing. There are over 30 kids books by him and I recommend them all!No Such Things

My 6 1/2 year old daughter loves this book. It's quickly become her favorite, and we read it multiple times at bedtime every night. I find his writing and illustrations to be very imaginative, creative and clever. A fun book.

My personal favorite "No Such Thing" creature is the cross between the bear and the fox that has backward feet, walks on its hind legs, leaving tracks in the snow that lead the hunters the opposite direction from which he's actually walking.

I can only name a few of the many, many books I read as a child, and this is one of them. This is an absolutley marvelous book that every child should be able to read. The illustrations in it are great and each animal will make a kid giggle with delight. Oozing with imagination this a book anyone can enjoy, and it really turned me on to reading as a child. Please get this for your kid.

Everyone has a story that they remember from when they were little, a book that they would check out every time they went to the library. This was mine, mainly because of its amazing illustrations and creatures that could have existed, at least to a five year old. This story appeals to all children, amusing both princesses and knights.

I loved Bill Peet books as a child, and I still really like them today. I recently bought the whole set so that my children will have them, and realized that I remember every character and every plot from 20+ years ago when my parents read them to me. They really made an impact on me. The illustrations are cute and captivating, the characters are engaging, the stories and well told, and each book has a meaning. There are few authors who can create such a fine balance in childrens' books.

Bill Peet is one of our favorite authors. My 5 yr old son enjoys every book that we have of his, especially this one. It's an imaginative journey on what animal/thing you can create and the wonders and woes it might have. Very entertaining. Similar to Dr. Suess with his odd creatures and rhyming text.