Zagazoo

by Quentin Blake

Book Overview

Meet the extraordinary baby, Zagazoo A classic tale from the nation's favourite illustrator, Quentin Blake. Zagazoo is a baby like no other. In this quite exceptional picture book young readers will... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531301788
• ISBN13: 9780531301784
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Orchard Books (NY)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 12.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Classic

This should be considered a modern classic. I think I like the book more than my son but he enjoys it as well. I bought a copy for every parent and grandparent I know.

I have 8 zagazoos!!!

I buy this book for my grown kids who are expecting their first "zagazoos" so they'll get a glimpse of what it's gonna be like. Really great perspective from the parents and kids point of veiw.

A must-buy for all new (or experienced) parents

We took this book out of our local library, and I am now online to purchase 5 or more copies to have on hand to give to all my friends as they become parents. This book appealed to me particularly as a parent, because in a clever and amusing, albeit heartfelt way, it relates the feelings and thoughts a parent experiences as their child grows and develops. I loved everything about it - the humor, the pathos, the simplicity of the storyline, and the colorful illustrations by Mr. Blake. My child really enjoys it - and he didn't mind my explaining the parts to him he didn't understand - or won't - until he, too, becomes a parent!!In the vein of Shel Silverstein.Just great.

Fun for your child-and amusing for the parent as well!

My daughter loves this book(23 months)She doesn't understand the subtle and VERY amusing story line but the pictures and text have kept it in the favorite pile for many readings(sometimes 2x a night)It makes me laugh every time I read it.....

Get two copies -- one for your parents & one for your kids

It is hard to understand how a book with so few words can be such a delight. The illustrations are a lot of this slim books charm but the real delight is slowly realizing exactly what, or who, this Zagazoo is. And with the realization comes recognition -- we were all once Zagazoo and we all go through the same stages. The ending is a surprise which can be read as profound or silly -- however you choose to take it. As wonderful for a three year old as a seventy year old. Get a copy for your parents as well as one for your kids. They will both enjoy this delightful book.