Dangerous!

What do our readers think of Dangerous!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny labels, colourful pictures and surprising creature, and many stay engaged as they spot details and learn new words. Children especially like joining in with the labelling and returning to the story again and again.

What does the Pageticker team say about Dangerous!?

A lively, funny picture book, which turns labels and describing words into a playful part of the story. Mole’s quick judgement leads to a gentle lesson about appearances, kindness and friendship, while the lumpy-bumpy creature and colourful illustrations add just enough mild peril for young children. It is especially well suited to shared reading with pre-school and infant-aged children, though sensitive listeners may need reassurance during the creature’s first appearance.

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What is Dangerous! about?

Mole loves labelling everything he sees. One day, he discovers a peculiar, lumpy-bumpy creature with snippy-snappy teeth. Alarmed, Mole labels it 'dangerous'. But is this mysterious creature truly a threat, or could it become an unexpected friend?

About the author

Tim Warnes is a much-loved author and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for creating the charming 'Little Tiger' series and 'I Don't Want to Go to Bed!' Tim enjoys drawing animals and making stories come alive with his colourful pictures. He hopes his books help children discover the joy of reading.

Discussion ideas around Dangerous!

Labels and names: Why does Mole like labelling everything, and how do his labels change when he meets something unfamiliar?

First impressions: What makes the lumpy-bumpy creature seem dangerous at first, and what else could Mole have done before deciding what it was like?

Words and feelings: Which describing words in the story sound funny, exciting or unkind, and how might different words make a character feel?

Making friends: What helps Mole and the creature understand each other, and what can we do when someone seems different from us?

Looking closely: Choose something you see in a garden, park or classroom and think of several words to describe it without naming it. What can your friends guess?