Avocado Baby - Hardcover

Burningham, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0224046764 ISBN 13: 9780224046763

Publisher: Jonathan Cape, 1999

Synopsis

When the weedy Hargraves have another baby, they're concerned that it's going to be just as weak and pathetic as them. Then one day they feed it avocados.

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Review:

The Hargraves, a kind but scrawny family, want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the tiny tyke will hardly eat a thing. One day, Mrs. Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl, and the infant gobbles it up. But then, the strangest things begin to happen as the baby develops superhuman strength. Just the book for picky eaters. "Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers." "Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers." --"The Observer" Amusing for adults, impressive for toddlers, good for greengrocers. "The Observer""

Book Description:

The Hargraves want their new baby to grow up big and strong. But the puny mite will hardly eat a thing. One day Mrs Hargraves finds an avocado in the fruit bowl and the baby gobbles it up. Soon, the strangest things start to happen...

About this edition

• Publisher: Jonathan Cape
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0224046764
• ISBN 13: 9780224046763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 12