Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

by Berkeley Breathed

Book Overview

Berkeley Breathed ("Bloom County") continues his successful second lifeas a first-rate children's storyteller. In the spirit of A Wish for Wings That Work andRed Ranger Came Calling,Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big celebrates Breathed's ample cartooning skillwhile incorporating a more weighty, atmospheric style to tell a simple storythat makes intelligent use of both. Energetic, silly, "Bloom County"-esquecaricatures provide contrast to some truly impressive...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316106755
• ISBN13: 9780316106757
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Brilliant

I bought this book for my sister in law, who is the Fannie to my husband's Edwurd. Whoever wrote that this story is detrimental to young girls is foolish. This story is about a young girl who wishes her brother would notice her, and for all his faults, she loves hime. Enough to fib for him so he wouldn't get into trouble. Well, they BOTH wind up in the corner, and it brought tears to my eyes. Breathed has NEVER written a story detrimental to anyone.

Another hilarious work of art!

Edwurd Fudwupper is the greatest of liars, and who would know better that his sister Fannie? Edwurd's fibs become bigger (and more effective), until he finally comes to the attention of a certain someone--a someone he would rather not come to the attention of. Only one thing can save Edwurd now, the love of a sister he had not deigned to notice before.Berkeley Breathed has produced another hilarious work of art! My seven-year-old son insisted on reading this book to me, not once, but three times straight through! The story is hilarious, and the illustrations have the right amount of kookiness to make the story funnier still. If you have children, then you must get this book. (If nothing else, to see the fate of poor Mabel Dill!)

Funny and beautiful

As a fan of Breathed's "Bloom County", I felt the urge to buy this book for my four years old daughter. She, her sister, her mother and her father love it.The story is narrated by a frustrated girl who receives no attention from her brother "Edwurd", the biggest liar alive. One day, one of his lies goes too far, bringing even an upset creature from "just two galaxies down".The illustrations are gorgeous, with the usual funny style of Breathed, in which characthers look as stretched by superior forces.Regarding a complaint from another reviewer, here is the discussed dedication: "The author wishes to thank President Bill Clinton, without whose daily inspiration this particular story just plain wouldn't have come to mind".That's it. I will not call it a "political statement", but just plain humor.Highly recommended.

Fibbin' Fudwuppers Batman!

Fannie Fudwupper's big brother is no ordinary big brother. Some little boys are good at baseball or basketball, but Edwurd's talent lies in his ability to craft the most outrageously creative fibs ever. One day he goes too far. He tells a fib so fantastic, so far-fetched, that it sends everyone--including the dog catcher, the air force, and even those two galaxies down--into a panic. Has the damage been done? Will Edwurd face certain punishment? Read the book, and find out. I did, and found a new favorite kids book! The wonderful illustrations and text come together to make a laugh-out-loud story for kids and adults. And parents will love the message--honesty IS the best policy.