| Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets (Andersen Press Paperback Picture Books) |
| Authors: Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross
Publisher: Andersen Press
Category: Book
List Price: $9.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 57363
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 7.6 x 0.2
ISBN: 1842700677
EAN: 9781842700679
ASIN: 1842700677
Publication Date: January 1, 2002
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Condition: Brand New. Delivery is usually 5 - 8 working days from order, International is by Royal Mail Airmail
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Product Description
This humorous story tells how Dr Xargle instructs his class of aliens on the appearance and habits of "Earthlets" (human babies) before embarking on a field trip to Earth. Bath-time, feeding, and changing nappies are all given a new slant by this alien guide to human behavior.
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Customer Reviews:
More Hilarious for Earth mother's than earthlets, but gorgeous December 13, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is english humour at its best! Dr Xargle is quite an affectionately, fluffy green Alien who teaches other aliens all about earth and the beings. While your children might not get the humour immediately, it is wonderful watching them slowly understand the humour. For instance earth grannys making wrappers for babies from the 'hairdo of a sheep'.
the illustrations are gorgeous with lots of little features going on in the background - they are richly coloured watercolours.
Sweet, fun, while your children might not understand immediately they know there is something more to it and really enjoy going back and looking at it to understand. EXCELLENT BOOK - in fact I would highly recommend all the Xargle books!
A hidden treasure March 24, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had never heard of this book until it was given as a gift for my son. I have since shared it with every member of my family. It is a truly delightful book that is very well written. This story of an alien professor teaching his class about the strange lives of "earthlets" (human babies) must be at the top of anyone's list of children's books. (Although I have yet to find an adult who doesn't laugh outloud while reading it.)
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