The Blue-Footed Booby

What do our readers think of The Blue-Footed Booby? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly birds, catchy rhymes, colourful pictures and hidden clues. They especially like joining in with the repeated footprint phrases and discovering more details each time they read the book.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Blue-Footed Booby?

Rob Biddulph serves up a gloriously silly mystery, packed with bouncy rhyme, bright illustrations and clues for eagle-eyed children to spot. It is excellent read-aloud fun, while gently reminding young detectives not to blame someone before they know the whole story.

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What is The Blue-Footed Booby about?

When Desmond's delicious frangipane tart disappears, a trail of footprints points to the Blue-Footed Booby as the culprit. But is the case as straightforward as it seems? This rhyming tale explores the dangers of hasty judgments and the importance of seeking the truth.

About the author

Rob Biddulph is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for his colourful and funny picture books like 'Blown Away' and 'Odd Dog Out'. He loves creating stories filled with adventure, friendship, and brave characters. Rob also enjoys drawing and sharing creative activities to inspire children to have fun with art and reading.

Discussion ideas around The Blue-Footed Booby

Following clues: Which clues help Desmond decide what may have happened to his tart, and which clues might make him pause and think again?

Jumping to conclusions: Why is it tempting to blame the Blue-Footed Booby, and what could Desmond have done before making up his mind?

Being fair: How might the Blue-Footed Booby feel when everyone suspects him? What could the other boobies do to put things right?

Silly names: What do you think makes the word ‘booby’ funny, and how does the book use humour without stopping the mystery?

Real-life detectives: When something goes missing in real life, what is a fair way to investigate before accusing anyone?