A
book sits on the shelf, ignored while its owners, the Blossburn
family, do other things like watching TV or playing. But something
strange happens one day; it starts to leak! Soon the family’s
lounge is filled with water, and all the book’s denizens
come out to play…
When I read a book that is full of everything a good book
ought to be full of I often say in reviews that it needs a
rubber band to keep it all from bursting out. Somebody else
agrees with this observation as here is a book that does just
that, unable to be ignored any longer and sharing its bounty
with its owners. Ms Tortop’s illustrations hilariously
match the simple script as bored-looking Blossburns fiddle
with tablets in front of the TV, soon awash with a sea of
water and words. The toys and TV show match the story in the
book (pirates on the High Seas) showing that the book’s
contents would appeal if only its owners would actually read
it. Soon a battle is going on between the Blossburns and the
pirates while sea creatures swim around (I love the octopi!)
When it is all over the book is sated and it all goes back
to normal but the family has so enjoyed themselves they want
to go on another adventure. Could they have discovered what
fun you can have with a book? This one is ideal for sharing
with a young child, and then discussing its message of the
timeless appeal of books.
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