The Ugly Five Early Reader
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
From the bestselling author and illustrator duo of The Gruffalo! Now available in an early reader format. Who’s that singing on the savannah? It’s the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness – and delighting their babies, who think they’re perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s gorgeous picture book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. The funny, heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud, while bold, comical illustrations bring the savannah spectacularly to life. From the ceators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 This Early Reader edition contains the complete classic story and pictures, in a pocket-book format, and with an extra-clear font and layout, to support children who are gaining confidence in reading. The animated film of Tabby McTat stars voice artists including Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) as the narrator, Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) as Fred, Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London) as Tabby McTat, alongside Cariad Lloyd, Joanna Scanlan and Susan Wokoma. Look out for Jonty Gentoo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler in 2024.
Reviews
Julia Donaldson has written another great book this time about 5 ugly survana creatures but some think they lovely. And recommend this wonderful story
Chief Grip Windchime 30.12.2023
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The hyena was my favourite animal from the book because it is quite fierce. I would definitely recommend this book because you can learn a lot about animals.
Officer Magnolia Sunshine 28.12.2023
i liked the pictures. What I liked best was the baby bit at the end.
Professor Dragon Moonlight 12.08.2023
My favourite part of this book is when the marabou stork joins the ugly four.
Anonymous 23.12.2022
Super cool book with lots of different animals from Africa
Lord Bruno Custard 25.10.2022
Loving and funny
Anonymous 06.09.2022
It was really good it’s a 10/10. It rhymed a lot. It was silly, funny and a really good book. The person I liked best was the lappered faced vulture. I would recommend this book.
Commander Chilli Birdbath 30.08.2022
The buffalo was a great character because it’s a wilder beast! I thought the book was hilarious
Marshal Zizou Wellington 29.07.2022
Would rate it 10. I liked singing the songs. I also liked when they met up with their babies; they weren’t ugly at all.
Lieutenant Pudsey Foxtail 26.07.2022
It is all about a wildebeest walking around and saw ugly animals and the the wildebeest says Join our gang .I like it when the spotted hyena joined the gang.
Prince Raccoon Waterfall 15.07.2022
I loved this book. It’s one of my favourites. I love the wild beast and the ginger beard. This book is fiction .
Chief Dragon Spinner 15.08.2021
It was great. I loved it. I didn't think I would like it. My mum chose this book for me and told me not to judge a book by it's cover.
Queen Fenella Aardvark 15.08.2021
It is OK and it is all about 5 ugly animals and when they all join each other they sing and reach the end. their babies sing your the best
Professor Phoenix Tinkle 06.08.2021
It was ok because it is a fiction book. My favourite character was the wilderbeast because I liked his intro song.
Judge Chesney Bungalow 06.08.2021
It is a very good book about animals. It had lots of strange animals that did strange things. I liked the rhyming words. My favorite character was the vulture. I would recommend this book to someone else.
Anonymous 05.08.2021
Five animals meet other animals and they are Ugly.But at the end animals call them 'The Lovely Five'.
Viscount Natty Banana 04.01.2021
I like the book because at the end the babies said "you are not ugly, you are lovely."
Baron Crocodile Borneo 26.12.2020
I love it. I like the author and illustrator, the pictures and the writing. My favourite characters are the hyena, vulture and the warthog.
Earl Octopus Menace 24.09.2020
I like the ugly five. they were the lovely five in the end.
Anonymous 20.08.2020
Rereading a book read at school. Always enjoy the rhyming and pictures in these books.
Don Arthur Bonsai 17.08.2020
