Avocado Baby

By: John Burningham

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Paperback | 2 August 1994 | Edition Number 1

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Paperback
32 Pages

Age
3 - 5

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
0.5 x 20.9 x 28.2

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A classic story from bestselling picture book creator John Burningham

A classic story celebrating the power of babies... and avocados!

The Hargraves family want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the puny mite will hardly eat a thing... until Mrs Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl and the baby gobbles it up. Soon, the baby gets incredible strength, and the strangest things start to happen!

This classic story from the bestselling author and illustrator John Burningham has been delighting families for over 40 years.

"Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers" The Observer

"John Burningham is one of the most outstanding author-illustrators of children's books today . . ." Twentieth-Century Children's Writers

John Burningham is the much-loved creator of Mr Gumpy's Outing and Would You Rather.

Industry Reviews

The Hargraves, a kind but scrawny family, want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the tiny tyke will hardly eat a thing. One day, Mrs. Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl, and the infant gobbles it up. But then, the strangest things begin to happen as the baby develops superhuman strength. Just the book for picky eaters. "Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers." "Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers." --"The Observer" Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers. "The Observer""

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