Cuckoo! - Hardcover

Roberton, Fiona

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399164979 ISBN 13: 9780399164972

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2014

Synopsis

Hilarious and heartwarming read-aloud from IRA Children’s Book Award winner
 
Cuckoo hatches. And all is well. But when his brothers and sisters sing out Too-too-weet! Too-too-weet! Cuckoo instead chirps Cuckoo! and no one can understand him.
When he leaves his nest, Cuckoo still can’t find anyone who speaks his language. He tries to communicate with the other animals—coomooing and buckooing and cabooing along the way—but he doesn’t sound like anyone else out there! Just when he thinks all is lost, Cuckoo finds an unlikely friend who understands him perfectly.

IRA Children’s Book Award winner Fiona Roberton has created an utterly charming read-aloud about a little bird that will win fans over with his hilarious attempts at communication and determination to go to any length to find a friend.

About this title

About the Author

Fiona Roberton is the author of the 2011 International Reading Association award-winning picture book Wanted: The Perfect Pet, and its sequel, The Perfect Present. She was born in Oxford and studied art and design in London and New York. She currently lives in London.

Review

Very cute little character in an endearingly dippy tale. Quirky and enjoyable, well worth stocking. Peters Gazette Very cute little character in an endearingly dippy tale. Quirky and enjoyable, well worth stocking. Peters Gazette Beautifully illustrated and with a funny quirky tale, it's sure to win the hearts of lots of little fans. Baby & Me Beautifully illustrated and with a funny quirky tale, it's sure to win the hearts of lots of little fans. Baby & Me A really enjoyable text to read, beautifully complimented by the attractive illustrative style. Reading Zone A really enjoyable text to read, beautifully complimented by the attractive illustrative style. Reading Zone A lovely story about belonging, told appealingly and with a quirky sense of humour that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. Parents in Touch A lovely story about belonging, told appealingly and with a quirky sense of humour that will be appreciated by adult and child alike. Parents in Touch It is a hoot. The Sunday Times It is a hoot. The Sunday Times Very appealing, thanks to its lovely, warm illustrations and simple story that is told effectively and clearly. Coventry Telegraph Very appealing, thanks to its lovely, warm illustrations and simple story that is told effectively and clearly. Coventry Telegraph Delightful... endearing... very funny. * * * * * Bookbag Delightful... endearing... very funny. * * * * * Bookbag Fiona Roberton already has two fantastic picture books under her belt and with Cuckoo! she makes it a hat-trick. Beautiful artwork... the story is delightful. Cuckoo is a perfect pre-school picture book. * * * * * Books for Keeps Fiona Roberton already has two fantastic picture books under her belt and with Cuckoo! she makes it a hat-trick. Beautiful artwork... the story is delightful. Cuckoo is a perfect pre-school picture book. * * * * * Books for Keeps Touching and sweet in equal measure, this book is a tale of friendship, difference and the importance of being understood. Prima Baby & Pregnancy Touching and sweet in equal measure, this book is a tale of friendship, difference and the importance of being understood. Prima Baby & Pregnancy A heartwarming story about friendship and understanding. Adorable on so many levels... Fiona Roberton's illustrations are very cute and complement the sweet story perfectly. Baby London A heartwarming story about friendship and understanding. Adorable on so many levels... Fiona Roberton's illustrations are very cute and complement the sweet story perfectly. Baby London Praise for The Perfect Pet: "It is a hoot." The Sunday Times

About this edition

• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0399164979
• ISBN 13: 9780399164972
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Roberton Fiona