Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets
Space Picture Storybooks Humorous Stories
"Good morning, class. Today we are going to learn about Earthlets."
In this way Dr Xargle, our friendly alien teacher, begins to teach his class about humans and babies.
This is a hysterically funny book, with a particularly wry look at the way we bring up babies: look out for the 'egg-mangle' - will you ever want to eat egg again?
Creators
Jeanne Willis is one of the most successful children's picture book authors. She also writes for television and video companies, and has two children. Amongst her many other prize-winning books, she has written Who's in the Loo? which was shortlisted for the Nottingham Children's Book Award, won the Red House Picture Book Award and was the overall winner at the Sheffield Children's Book Award.
Tony Ross has been highly acclaimed and is in great demand as a children's book illustrator. His books are published all over the world. He lives in Oxfordshire.
Reviews
A dream team of writer and illustrator.
The Times
A wonderful idea – a hoot a page
Guardian
