Horatio Happened - Softcover

Riddell, Chris; Cave, Kathryn

4.07

14 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340715154 ISBN 13: 9780340715154

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 1998

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Jack hates tidying up and shoves everything under the bed where, unbeknownest to him, it all fizzles and sizzles and creates a wonderful creature called Horatio. Horatio is a natural leader and gathers all the lost and lonely creatures of the room under the bed - where they create their own world - with rivers, and cities and a place for everyone. But what will happen to Horatio once Jack's mother discovers what is under the bed?

For the under-fives, a poignant and powerful picture book about homelessness and everyone's need for friendship, with stunning, fantastical illustrations from award-winning cartoonist, Chris Riddell.

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Review:

Short and sweet with lovely illustrations (Evening Star)

Knockabout fantasy (Times Educational Supplement)

Book Description:

Jack hates tidying up and shoves everything under the bed. It fizzles and sizzles and Horatio is created. But what happens to Horatio when Jack's mother discovers the mess? From the award-winning team of Something Else!

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