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Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets

By Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross

An alien teacher discovers human babies are far stranger than his class expected.

humorous imaginative engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 3.67

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Genres

Humour Science Fiction Friendship/Family

What is Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets about?

Dr Xargle, a friendly alien teacher, introduces his class to 'Earthlets'—human babies. Through his humorous lessons, he offers a unique perspective on everyday activities like bath-time, feeding, and nappy changing, making the ordinary seem extraordinary. This delightful tale provides a fresh and amusing look at human behaviour through alien eyes.

About the author

Jeanne Willis is a brilliant British author who has written many funny and imaginative books for children. She is well known for stories like 'Tadpole’s Promise' and 'The Bog Baby'. Jeanne loves to make readers laugh and think with her clever characters and surprising tales. Her books are enjoyed by children all over the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2002

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