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Avocado Baby

By John Burningham

Adjectives

humorous imaginative heartwarming

Genres

Classics Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

The Hargreaves family is known for being rather weak. Their new baby, initially small and fussy about food, refuses to eat anything. One day, Mrs. Hargreaves offers the baby an avocado, which he eagerly devours. Miraculously, the baby begins to grow incredibly strong, leading to a series of amusing and unexpected events that transform the family's daily life.

About the author

John Burningham was a much-loved British author and illustrator of children's books. He is famous for creating wonderful stories filled with imagination and humour. One of his most popular books is 'Mr Gumpy's Outing', where children and animals join Mr Gumpy on a fun boat trip. His colourful pictures and playful stories have delighted readers for years.

Pages

22 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1994

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