The silly book babette cole

With her irresistible illustrations and wonderfully funny text, who better to guide us through the silly, slimy, smelly, hairy world we live in than the brilliant babette cole. Famous for her wacky sense of humour, most of her work is comedy like the smelly book, the hairy book, the slimy book and the silly book. Search for library items search for lists search for. This article is about the silly book by stoo hample. Buy the slimy book by babette cole online at alibris. The silly book babette cole rhymes and illustrations that show just how odd it gets when silly folk look like their pets and grownups have silly feasts of snails and frogs and wriggly beasts. Hair in funny places by babette cole, babette cole kirkus. Buy a cheap copy of hair in funny places book by babette cole. Babette cole 1949 biography personal, career, honors. She graduated from canterbury college of art in 1973 and was the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and thoughtprovoking picture books for children including the.

Babette cole, the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and sometimes controversial picture books for children, has died aged 66, after a short illness that led to. But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to be their mrs. The new book in babette coles bestselling series of family dilemmas that began with mummy laid an egg. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. In 2010, a new edition of the silly book was packaged with the firstever release of the silly record on cd.

When babette cole died at the beginning of this year 2017, many authors and fans went into mourning she was a unique and joyful voice in childrens books. The book that has the ode to boodleheimer was written by stoo hample not babette cole. A stress reducing read for kids and parents alike, taking an absurd, ridiculous approach to the world. See more ideas about childrens books, illustration and childrens book illustration. Fetlocks hall 2 the ghostly blinkers is penny the unicorn princess whose arrival is predicted by the king of the unicorns. Babette cole s riotously funny picture book, princess smartypants. Princess smartypants by babette cole penguin books. The silly book is a childrens book by stoo hample, first published in 1961 and reissued in 2004. This article needs additional citations for verification. Babette cole was born in jersey in the channel islands. Her bestseller doctor dog has been adapted as a successful childrens cartoon series. As well as turning fairytales upside down, babette cole found a way to tackle controversial or taboo subjects, delighting children by revelling in the gross and repellent in the the hairy book 1984, the slimy book 1985, the smelly book 1987 and the silly book 1989 and introducing difficult topics such as puberty, sex and childbirth in. It includes silly songs, silly names to call people and things, silly recipes, silly poems, silly things to say, and silly nothings. A child asks her teddy bear about growing up and gets an earful in this wildly irreverent look at puberty.

Good luck everyone, and let me know if you find an extra copy for sale. She spent her time writing, visiting schools and travelling. The silly book is a childrens book first published in 1961 and reissued in 2004 by stoo hample. Princess smartypants rules her kingdom of totaloonia on her own she certainly doesnt need the help of a silly prince of a husband. Buy the silly slimy smelly hairy book by babette cole from waterstones today. Silly book, the by babette cole 19900701 jan 1, 1811.

The book also inspired an lp called the silly record. Silly slimy smelly hairy book, the babette cole on. Buy the silly, slimy, smelly, hairy, book 1st ed thus by cole, babette, cole, babette isbn. It includes silly songs, silly names to call people and things, silly recipes, silly poems, silly things to say, and even silly nothings. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Every imaginable smell is represented from camels and warthogs to still, stinky socks. Recommended reading books for children by babette cole. For the silly book by babette cole, see babette cole. A world of absurd silliness, silly people, silly pets and the silliest sights youve ever met and lots you wont have met until now. Brilliant, outrageous, entertaining and fearless, babette cole was one of the finest illustrators of her generation but her skill with a paintbrush was more than matched by her knack for coming up with witty and original stories and finding surprising, innovative and. She created more than 150 picture books and her bestselling doctor dog has been adapted as a successful childrens cartoon tv series.

Hamples first book, it was originally edited by ursula nordstrom. Princess smartypants and the missing princes on apple books. Jan 16, 2017 babette cole, the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and sometimes controversial picture books for children, has died aged 66, after a short illness that led to. Princess smartypants by babette cole penguin books new zealand.

Joanna carey talks to her about feminist fairytales and books tackling. Hormone and their ratlike dog, the teddy explains, who concoct potions that give children bosoms, pimples, hair in new places, radical mood swings, and ultimately the urge and ability to make babies. The text, which takes the form of a conversation between a small girl and her teddy bear, is ingenious and funny. The royal collection by babette coleprincess smartypants, prince cinders, and king change aloteach are a hilarious twist on the fairytale theme. Silly book, the hardcover july 1, 1990 by babette cole author. For all of you looking for that favorite book the silly book, join my club not literally. The smelly book by babette cole and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Prince cinders by babette cole audiobook audiorecording duration. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.

Oct 26, 1989 from its illustrated end paper that declares oooh. And there is hair to be found everywhere from huge hairy gorillas to tiny hairy fleas. The slimy book read by joy by babette cole youtube. Discover book depositorys huge selection of babette cole books online. The silly, slimy, smelly, hairy, book by babette cole. The silly slimy smelly hairy book by babette cole waterstones. Babette coles previous books include three cheers for errol and the trouble with grandad. Lists in humorous verse the many silly things to be seen if you look closely. Princess smartypants and the missing princes by babette cole. Oct 25, 2016 famous for her wacky sense of humour, most of her work is comedy like the smelly book, the hairy book, the slimy book and the silly book. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.

Shop the latest titles by babette cole at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. Feb 06, 2003 buy the slimy book new ed by cole, babette isbn. Buy the silly book first edition by babette cole isbn. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.

Boodleheimer, a white catlike creature with a red nose, grey mustaches and tail a bit of hair and six toes on each foot. The silly book 9780099417057 by babette cole and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Dr dog hair in funny places the trouble with mom bad habits. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Text accompanied by babettes hilarious illustrations. Buy a cheap copy of the silly book by babette cole. The silly book by babette cole 1990, hardcover for sale. Princesss smartypants and the fairy geek mothers babette cole. Buy the silly book new edition by babette cole isbn. However, she is always willing to help her friends, and agrees to host the engagement party of three wouldbe princesses.

Facing pages feature labeled cutaway views of each type. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like the smelly book, the hairy book, the slimy book and the silly book. Babette cole books list of books by author babette cole. Wildly outrageous and funny, babette cole fans will love it.

As a childrens writer, cole created more than 150 picture books. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Author of princess smartypants, prince cinders, prince cinders, the trouble with mum, tarzanna, the hairy book, the smelly book, the slimy book babette cole open library donate. Princess smartypants prince cinders mommy laid an egg. Brandishing her outrageously sly sense of humor, cole mommy laid an egg tweaks the topic of puberty in all of its glory, with predictably boisterous results.

Babette cole was an english childrens writer and illustrator. A picture book, with rhyming text, which has a theme of silliness. She graduated from canterbury college of art in 1973 and was the illustrator and author of more than 150 witty, imaginative, irreverent and thoughtprovoking picture books for children including the bestselling, stereotypedefying princess smartypants. About the author babette cole is filled with zest for life. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Silly looking people who have silly walks tuck into some very silly food. Babette cole was born on jersey in the british channel islands. Find out how princess smartypants fights to preserve her independence in this hilarious fairytalewithadifference. Dec 27, 1987 a babette cole extravaganza, well four great stories all rolled into one book. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. The book was originally edited by ursula nordstrom at the starting page, it shows two of the main characters, boodleheimer and the easter bunny, which looks.

A hilarious catalogue of unwanted smells and excessive hair that will leave readers gasping for breath between giggles. Babette cole lists in humorous verse the many silly things to be seen if you look closely. Who else but babette cole would have the temerity to tackle this subject in a picture book, and the genius to carry it off. Babette cole reaches the parts other authors do not dare to reach. See all books authored by babette cole, including princess smartypants, and prince cinders, and more on.