Boobela and Worm - Softcover

Friedman, Joe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1544795890 ISBN 13: 9781544795898

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

Boobela is a giant - a young, shy and rather lonely giant. Worm is a worm - wise and opinonated, but above all, he's a clever and loyal friend. They live in a world that's a lot like ours, but not quite. When Boobela meets Worm, she has the chance to overcome her fears, pursue her strange and magical powers ... and have lots of funny, exciting and heart-stopping adventures with the kids at the balloon club, on her gran's magic island and at the beach."In Boobela and Worm, the shy lonely giantess has no friends until a worm tells her that her feet stink. This is an excellent beginning and the tone of affectionate honesty is kept up, as a series of small adventures unfold. Joe Friedman's Worm is so gentle, funny and wise that it comes as no surprise to find that he unlocks Boobela's ability to heal others. Sam Child's lively drawings accompany these tales about the transformative power of putting yourself into somebody else's shoes.The pictures and interesting typography make the book an ideal stepping stone between picture books and novels. There are not enough good books for this age range, and Friedman's sympathetic approach will make this one to reread." Amanda Craig The TimesLater The Times chose Boobela as one of the Best Books of the Year. "Wise, warm and wonderful.""Young children everywhere will delight in the adventures of Boobela and Worm."Publishers News

About this title

About the Author:

Boobela and Worm started as a bedtime story for Joe's five year old daughter. It became his first published book. Joe Friedman is a practicing psychotherapist and couples counselor. He has been writing since he was seven.

Review:

This books is beautifully written and has amazing illustrations throughout. The unique characters and unusual storyline make for a truly memorable read. * ED ON THE WEB * The entire series is a sweet collection of short stories with an old-fashioned feel. The delightful illustrations by Sam Childs are, unusually for a fiction book aimed at this age group, in colour and this makes the book so much more appealing. It's a good step up from picture books for keen readers. * PARENTS IN TOUCH *

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1544795890
• ISBN 13: 9781544795898
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Childs Sam