Edwardo: The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World

Burningham, John

3.72

288 ratings by Goodreads

9780375940538: Edwardo: The Horriblest Boy in the Whole Wide World

ISBN 10: 0375940537 ISBN 13: 9780375940538

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2007

Edwardo is an ordinary boy who does his best to live up to grown-ups' expectations. So when they rant at him for being the clumsiest, noisiest, nastiest, cruelest, messiest, and dirtiest boy in the whole wide world, he becomes all those things with a vengence, thus earning the title of the horriblest boy in the whole wide world. How Edwardo becomes the nicest boy in the whole wide world will be appreciated by ordinary little boys everywhere. John Burningham's amusing illustrations bring a lighthearted touch to the power of positive reinforcement.
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Review:

"This book has all the ingredients that Burningham's fans pounce on: a sharp, clear-sighted edge, grace and wit" (Sally Williams Independent)

"A wonderfully cautionary tale; subtly told and beautifully illustrated" (Kate Agnew Guardian)

"The book is a series of funny adventures and misunderstandings with a reassurance that even if, inevitably, you are sometimes untidy, noisy or cruel, you still have the potential to be lovely" (Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times)

"Young readers will be shocked, fascinated and amused by Edwardo's misdeeds whilst also identifying with his horriblest moments . . . A tour de force" (Books for Keeps)

"A wonderful book about seeing the best in people" (Junior)

Book Description:

A touching and thought-provoking parable from the brilliant John Burningham that highlights the dangers of judging too quickly.

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