Product Description

On Thursday morning at a quarter past ten, Joseph Kaye notices something odd about the kettle... Thus begins a remarkable day for Joseph, a day in which everything seems to change in the most peculiar of ways. The washbasin grows feet, the armchair becomes a gorilla, his bicycle wheel turns into an apple ... Joseph's father had said when he'd left that morning that everything was going to change. But what had he meant? The book explores the boy's state of mind as he prepares for the return of his parents with his new baby sister.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54988 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

Review
"* "Browne's meticulously unpredictable illustrations create an extraordinary atmosphere." Guardian * "Again, Anthony Browne deals with an important issue in his individual and fascinating way." Child Education * "Exceptional illustrations." Independent on Sunday"

About the Author
Anthony Browne is one of the most popular and stylistically distinctive children's book artists with a number of outstanding titles to his credit. Gorilla was the winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award. Other titles include four books featuring Willy the lovable chimp: Willy the Wimp (9780744543636); Willy the Champ (9780744543568); Willy the Dreamer (9780744569643) and Willy's Pictures (9780744582406) as well as the picture books Into the Forest (9781844285594) and Silly Billy (9781406305760). In 2000, Anthony received the highest international honour for illustration, the Hans Christian Andersen Award, for his services to children's literature – the first British illustrator to win the prize since 1956.

Customer Reviews

Great!
I really want to tell you about this book. This book tells the story of a boy called Joseph who starts seeing changes around his house. I could not put this book down because of how it makes you think. I would recommend this book for everyone, especially families who are going to get a new baby or who are about to experience a change. I would definitely give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

One of his best yet!!
Obviously aware of the needs of his audience, Anthony Browne once again delivers all the goods with this enchanting story of a new arrival to the household. Being friends of the family, we are aware of the commitment and drive upon which Tony puts not only into his books but into a range of activities throughout his life. A masterpiece.