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4.47 AVERAGE


Just amazingly hilarious.
dark funny fast-paced

Bought this on a whim as I enjoy satirical humor regarding modern art and laughed out loud. I originally thought it was a serious book for children that I’d want to share with my nephews and nieces but maybe not just yet

Maybe I should write my AP lit final satire essay on this children’s book... thanks Katie for this secret Santa gift, I enjoyed it

This brief book--posing as a child's first reader--is a lot of fun. Looks like they tried too hard, though, and it ends up being a bit annoying. Still, it's going to be a humorous read to gift a specific friend.


"Is the art pretty?" says Susan.

"No," says Mummy,
"Pretty is not important"
challenging emotional funny informative reflective sad medium-paced

I have no idea how this book landed on my list. I suspect something, but have to investigate further.

I got a second hand one in super condition for 1,39 EUR ;), quite the deal. I don't know if I should recommend you to buy it new (I presume it would cost some more...).

The thing is: I read it in 5 to 10 minutes and forced myself not to to giggle to much/ often, while my mmm significant other was asleep next to me. One might think the book is simple/ crazy/ stupid/ absurd/ ironic etc., I find it *brilliant*.

If you want to find out more about the book, check some other reviews, where users are posting images/ pages from it. This is the book. Definitely reread material. I mean, 5 - 10 minutes of brilliance, please, who wouldn't?!?!

'John sees the painting.
"I could paint that," says John.
"But you didn't," says Mummy.'

Best book of this year. Seriously.

Pure satire.