Looshkin: Oof! Right in the Puddings!

What do our readers think of Looshkin: Oof! Right in the Puddings!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find Looshkin’s adventures very funny, silly and full of surprises, especially when the blue cat causes mayhem. They enjoy the bright pictures, quick jokes and memorable characters, and many want to read the strips again.

What does the Pageticker team say about Looshkin: Oof! Right in the Puddings!?

Jamie Smart unleashes another gloriously chaotic collection of Looshkin comic strips, packed with surreal situations, rapid-fire jokes and a blue cat who treats common sense as a personal enemy. It is ideal for children who enjoy visual humour, silly wordplay and dipping in and out of short adventures, although grown-ups may wish to brace themselves for plenty of toilet humour and repeated cries of “Oof! Right in the puddings!”

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What is Looshkin: Oof! Right in the Puddings! about?

Join Looshkin, the world's maddest cat, as he embarks on a series of outrageous adventures that defy logic and reason. From confusing astronauts and terrifying aliens to becoming head of marketing for a day (thanks to a tie) and giving a garden gnome the adventure of a lifetime, Looshkin's antics are bound to leave you in stitches. This collection of short comic strips is brimming with quick-fire gags and surreal hilarity, ensuring you'll never guess what he'll do next — but it's guaranteed to make you laugh!

About the author

Jamie Smart is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the hilarious comic series 'Bunny vs Monkey' and 'Looshkin'. His stories are packed with action, wild adventures, and loads of laughs. Jamie loves drawing funny characters and hopes his books inspire children to use their imagination and enjoy reading comics.

Discussion ideas around Looshkin: Oof! Right in the Puddings!

Chaos and consequences: Looshkin often causes enormous trouble without seeming to mean any harm. How do his intentions compare with the results of his actions?

What makes something funny?: Which types of humour appear in the book, such as surprise, exaggeration, visual jokes or silly words, and why do you think they work?

A day in Looshkin’s life: If you spent a day with Looshkin, which adventure would you most want to join, and which would you avoid?

Rules versus imagination: When Looshkin ignores ordinary rules, does he make life more exciting or simply create problems? Explain your view.

The power of pictures: How do the drawings, colours, expressions and speech bubbles help tell jokes that might not be as funny in ordinary paragraphs?