Publication Date: 16/06/1994 ISBN: 9780099200611 Category:

Avocado Baby

John Burningham

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Publication Date: 16/06/1994 ISBN: 9780099200611 Category:
Paperback / Softback

£7.99

Become the envy of all book lovers with your own Mr B’s sticker to show off where you do your shopping.

Quantity:

Description

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, heartwarming 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.

Find this book on the following lists

  • Podcast: A Flamboyancy of Children’s Authors with Mick Jackson (Episode VIII, First Season)

    Browse The List

Book experts at your service

What are you looking for?

A recommendation
Something specific
  • Mr B's Recommendation Station
  • Fill in the three questions below, along with your name and email address, and our book experts will be in touch soon with their personal recommendations

  • I'm after something specific
  • Tell us about the book, author or subject you're looking for, along with your name and email address and our book experts will be in touch as soon as possible