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The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

A.F. Harrold, Mini Grey

The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

Subjects

  • Funny Stuff - rib ticklers to make you fall off your chair

Average rating

5 out 5

3 reviews

A riotous celebration of words and a modern take on cautionary tales – featuring advice on parrots, gravy, mathematics, castles (bouncy), spiders, vegetables (various), breakfast, cakes and removing ducks from soup. Filled with colour illustrations and packed with witty wordplay, silly rhymes and thought-provoking story poems, this collection will delight children of all ages.

Reviews

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I really like the poem the perils of breakfast but my favourite poem is burger tip. I would recommend it to anyone who likes learn new things. I loved this book. The funniest poem I think the rise of the cabbage and the sausage in the bad habits poem.

Queen Morgana Chocolate-mousse 16.08.2022

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