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Synopsis
Here is the story of a baby who begins talking -- at the age of 4 weeks! And it's not just the occasional word: George has a large vocabulary and plenty to say. From master storyteller Dick King-Smith, this is the hilarious story of a family turned upside-down by an unusually gifted (and demanding) infant. Illustrated with over 80 black and white line drawings.
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About the Author
Dick King-Smith's many novels and stories for children include Babe: The Gallant Pig. He lives in England.
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Publishers Weekly
King-Smith provides frothy fun with this blithe tale about a precocious baby. Four-week-old George shocks his sister, seven-year-old Laura, when he begins to converse in full sentences. . . . King-Smith mines his entertaining premise, delivering a steady stream of droll observations and snappy comebacks. Brown’s impish line drawings of the round-headed family provide the icing on the cake. . . . Beginning readers will eat it up.”—
Kirkus Reviews
“[A] whimsical account of a child prodigy. . . Good choice.
Booklist
Laced with delightfully dry humor, a hint of cynicism, and subtle pokes at the silly ways adults behave around infants. Trust King-Smith to steer clear of the overly cutesy, too. George is no sweet kid: he is totally self-centered and annoyingly bossy. But the setup is great, and kids will relish both the freshness and the idea that usually all-powerful grownups have met their match in a little kid that still wears diapers. Judy Brown’s plentiful sketches add even more sparkle.
School Library Journal
The story moves smoothly . . . and the humor is consistent. Kids will enjoy being in the know as the fawning relatives continue to babble in baby talk at him. Brown'’ pen-and-ink drawings (one on every page) keep up with the humor of the story. This amusing first chapter book would also be an entertaining read-aloud.
Bulletin, Center for Children's Books
The premise here has distinct possibilities, but the humor is adult and the action, by necessity, is minimal. George is tyrannical little windbag, without the charm babies need to keep their caregivers caring. . . .
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- PublisherRoaring Brook Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0761315446
- ISBN 13 9780761315445
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages96
- IllustratorBrown Judy
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