Imogene's Antlers
David Small's dryly comic story of a little girl who wakes one morning to discover she has grown antlers has delighted children since it was first published 15 years ago. Now reissued in a sparkling oversize format, this classic is ready for a whole new audience.The family doctor, the school...
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David Small's dryly comic story of a little girl who wakes one morning to discover she has grown antlers has delighted children since it was first published 15 years ago. Now reissued in a sparkling oversize format, this classic is ready for a whole new audience.The family doctor, the school principal, and even Imogene's know-it-all brother, Norman, fail to resolve her dilemma. Imogene, the cook, and the kitchen maid, however, make the best of things, finding unusual uses for Imogene's new horns. Meanwhile, the problem appears to be solved when Imogene awakes the next morning antler-free.But the family (and the reader) are in for a surprise when Imogene comes down to breakfast. . . .
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780375810480 (037581048X)
Publish date: September 14th 2010
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 32
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Childrens,
Classics,
Humor,
Funny,
Academic,
School,
Family,
Picture Books,
Storytime,
Young Readers
Been a long time since I last read this one. Reissued for 25th anniversary of publication.
Enormous antler's can be a problem. Fortunately, her family doesn't shoot her and mount her head over the fireplace.
I really love Small's illustration style (also seen in The Library). If you're not drawn in by that cover illustration then you must be the most incurious person ever! The story didn't disappoint. Imogene wakes up one day with antlers and goes about her day with humor and grace. So, there's the m...
It has been years since I last read this book, but I remember loving how the family can't handle such a crazy thing, how she has difficulties doing simple things, and how absolutely sanguine she is about all of it. A crazy little book, but a really fun one. I also remember being slightly concerned...
Marvelous boo. Great prose, great illustrations. Will appeal to'your young ones and you will enjoy it, too.