Hubert Orazio. Una famiglia da educare

Really enjoying Lauren Child books. This is such a quirky, fun book. It breaks the 'rules' of your typical chapter book. I struggled to understand Laurens style of writing til I read the last few pages of the book.

I am a huge Lauren Child fan - her books always feel original in their illustrations, style and design and vocabulary, language and phrasing - and this book is no different, so other fans of hers will undoubtedly love it too, but there's plenty for newcomers to her work as well. Likewise, there is p Leggi tutto

Beloved son and all-round good egg, Hubert Horatio, has doting but scatter-brained parents. Thanks to their immense wealth, they live a life of ease and happiness. This has not spoilt Hubert in the slightest, but instead has made him lovingly attuned to the many adult foibles that surround him, and th Leggi tutto

Alex FB- I liked it because it was the same illustrator who did Charlie and Lola. Riley D- I don't know. Rhiley- It was good to read. Leo- Well, I didn't hear much about it. Harry- It was like Stink-bomb and Ketchup face. Skye- Its plot line was good because it kinda represents real life because childr Leggi tutto

This book is quite a good short read with distinct, original pictures and great vocabulary with definitions too. However the book lacks an actual good story and 3/4 of the book is just about Hubert and how he grew up. His relatives are hard to remember (because he has so many) and the actual story ( Leggi tutto

I have read the Hubert Horatio picture book out previously years ago. He does seem rather a special child. What makes this story is the artwork of Lauren Child. A lot of jokes for those older readers to enjoy. There seems to be no particular plot, just different escapades Horatio & his family get up Leggi tutto

A very engaging book for reluctant readers the balance between illustration and text is exquisite and the illustrations are bold and delicious. If you have a middle grade reader or someone stepping up into longer fiction this is a must. A witty story that is full of fun and child humour - poking fun Leggi tutto

So far, so hilarious. Two chapters in and this book is just as charming as I'd hope. Off I chortle. Toodle pip!