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The Wump World

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

The Wump World 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I love everything Bill Pete ever wrote - except this book. And I'm an environmentalist! There is nothing joyful or entertaining within the pages of this entire book and kids' books need that so kids will want to read them again and again and grow to love to read. You can teach kids to take care of their world without inventing a creature and giving it a horrible existence to pound a kid over the head with the fact that we're passing on to them a damaged world.

Who are the real 'wumps'? 5 out of 5 stars.
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Cute characters giving a very strong message about looking after the planet. Great way to introduce young children to having an environmental conscience. Highly recommended.

Favorite children's book 5 out of 5 stars.
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As with other reviewers, this was one of my favorite books as a child. I read a lot then, and still read a lot now. The Wump World was one of a handful of books that I had as a child that I kept all these years. The story is sad (and somewhat disturbing in fact) in the middle, as the Pollutions destroy the planet, but the story ends with distinct hope for the future, that the world can renew itself.

Bill Peet writes wonderful stories. If you like the Wump World, check out some of his other books. He also did a lot of work for Disney animation, including The Sword in the Stone and 101 Dalmatians. You see his name a lot on old Disney films.

Editorial Review:

The Pollutians invade the Wump World and turn the green meadows into a concrete jungle.

The Whingdingdilly

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Lovely and enchanting book 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.

Created by classic former Disney artist Bill Peet, Whingdingdilly is a fun and beautiful book featuring an endearing hero, Scamp the dog. Scamp, unhappy with being a "plain" dog, wishes to be more interesting in order to attract attention and be more popular. A disastrous encounter with a witch turns Scamp into a fantastic creature known as a whingdingdilly, which has to be seen to be believed. During the course of his adventures, Scamp learns that popularity isn't all it's cracked up to be and that he is loved for just being himself. Filled with Bill Peet's wonderful artwork, this is an absolutely charming book that belongs in everyone's collection of books for young readers.

It Struck a Chord With An Adopted Child 5 out of 5 stars.
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Bill Peet's THE WHINGDINGDILLY was our very "unbookish" oldest son's favorite book as a child. At age four he wanted my wife or me to read it to him over and over again. (And he enjoyed pronouncing the title of the book when he asked.) By age six or seven he was reading it to himself and his younger brother. To him there was something absolutely captivating about it. My theory is that, because our oldest son was adopted, from an early age he had unverbalized concerns about his identity. And THE WHINGDINGDILLY is about identity, and being happy with who you are. This child is now 31 and recently had the pleasure of introducing his older daughter to this great book (a present from her grandparents!).

Editorial Review:

Scamp learns to be content with his dog's life when Zildy the kooky witch turns him into a whing-dingdilly.

Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

One of Bill Peet's best stories 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This charming story is certain to bring a smile to your face. I love it even more than my son does. The drawings are delightfully done. Bill Peet is one of the very rare children's book authors who are able to produce both an excellent story and great pictures. All of his books are good, but some are better than others; Cyrus is one of his best.

You don't see kids' boks like this too often. 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've read elsewhere that this book is about resisting peer pressure. That sub-story is over in the first few pages and really does little but set the scene. What this story is really about is courage, self-sacrifice, and the protection of innocent life against a world that often is far too dangerous. Many adults could benefit from giving this a read and taking it to heart, and yet it's not preachy or over the heads of the children it is targetted towards. Add to this the absolutely gorgeous colored-pencil artwork (Bill Peet worked for Disney for a while; his character designs give the original 101 Dalmations and the Sword in the Stone much of their charm) and some truly memorable characters, and you have my favorite children's book, ever.

Editorial Review:

A shark accuses Cyrus of cowardice because he won't sink any ships. The kindly sea serpent almost succumbs to peer pressure, but learns at last to be himself.

How Droofus the Dragon Lost His Head (Sandpiper Books)

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A wonderful imaginative tale 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I just picked up this book secondhand and it is my first introduction to Bill Peet and I am sure to get more of his books! It reminds me of an old fashioned fairy tale with kings, dragons and knights and is a fun way to introduce my 3 year old to these "magic" concepts. It is a nice story with charming pictures - Droofus gets separated from the other dragons and becomes a kind, grass eating dragon. The king wants his head as a trophy and puts out a big reward. Droofus gets discovered by a young boy who decides Droofus must be a good dragon since he did not hurt the lamb and so the boy does not betray Droofus. Later Droofus gets a chance to repay the boy by helping on the farm. Eventually he does get discovered by the king and the knights, but the boy comes up with a way for the king to have Droofus's head without chopping it off! A sweet tale with lots of little lessons about kindness tucked in.

Editorial Review:

Droofus the kindly dragon has a price on his head, but the small boy who befriends him refuses to sell him to the king.

Buford the Little Bighorn

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A Family Classic 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

This book was my husband's favorite book in the 60s when he was in elementary school. Now we read it to our children, along with many other Bill Peet books. We love the illustrations, plots and rhymes in Bill Peet's books. Buford is a sweet and innocent mountain goat dealing with a handicapping condition (oversized curling horns) that threatens his safety. Then when he's cornered he discovers a way to use his horns not only to escape the hunters, but to ski. And everyone at the ski resort loves him and makes him welcome. If you like this one, try Eli, Cowardly Clyde, and The Wump World.

Bill Peet Books are the Best! 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I remeber my dad reading these stories to me. They are all great! i recommend them for your kids. I enjoy them so much I ma buying them for myself, grown ups like them too! Sweet entertaining stories, great writing, great pictures. an A+

Buford is my FAVORITE Bighorn 5 out of 5 stars.
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These are my absolute favorite pictures from Bill Peet. Buford has trouble with his tribe due to being smaller than the other bighorns, but manages to find a way to be proud in spite of the opinions of others.

Editorial Review:

Buford's giant horns cause him all sorts of problems and even force him to leave his mountainside home, but eventually they make him a hero on the ski slopes.

Kermit the Hermit

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Selfish shellfish finds satisfaction in doing for others 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Bill Peet is a wonderful children's book author and Kermit The Hermit is a great example of his work. It is a 1965 story about a Hermit Crab who starts out the story as a selfish shellfish. Through an act of human kindness, he learns the emptiness of a self-centered life. Kermit devotes himself to repaying the favor and finds satisfaction in doing for others.

The book is a long rhyming poem with delightful color illustrations surrounding the text. This is a story that children and those who read to them are sure to enjoy.

Is Bill Peet Dr. Suess' Brother? 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book feels like it is written by Dr. Suess, with the same cadence in the rhymes. The language is a tad more sophisticated, but both my son and I love the book! It is so much fun to read, I don't know who enjoys it more.

Fun, cute, and with a good message 5 out of 5 stars.
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I found this book remaindered, and picked it up just because it was set in Monterey Bay. I was delighted to find that it was a terrific story, and that my daughter (age 2-1/2) loved it.

My only criticism is that some of the poetry is a bit strained, but it doesn't detract from the overall excellence. Great pictures, good characters, and a fine message.

And, by the way, the pictures very accurately portray Monterey Bay, both above and below the water.

Editorial Review:

A little boy saves Kermit from disaster, and the once cranky crab works hard to repay him.

The Caboose Who Got Loose (Sandpiper Books)

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Author Bill Peet Always the best 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Author Bill Peet has the gift to spark the imagination of all children. His stories are amazing. There are over 30 kids books by him and I recommend them all!The Caboose Who Got Loose (Sandpiper Books)

A Favorite from Bill Peet 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great artwork combined with a good story makes this an all time favorite and makes Katy a hero. All of my kids (especially my boys) loved this book. There are always big smiles when I finish reading how "Katy did."

Another Classic from the Master! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Another of my family's all time favorites. This story is filled with so much excitement and adventure. It is a sheer joy to read out loud. The illustrations are timeless and stunning in detail and humor. This book along with all Mr. Peet's others should be compulsorily stocked on every household's bookshelf!

Peet at his best 5 out of 5 stars.
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Former Disney artist Bill Peet brings a Disney-like feel to his books, especially this one which features a great story about what one wishes for and what one sometimes winds up with. The drawings are works of art, and the story gives parents a chance to talk about railroads and wishes. No robots, no monsters, no computers, just a gentle story and fabulous art.

Editorial Review:

Katy Caboose is tired of being last, and one day a freak accident allows her to realize her dream of peace and solitude.

Ella

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent! 5 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful.

I can't believe no one has reviewed this book yet. I was flipping through the Bill Peat collection just because Christmas is drawing near and these books made such a huge impact on my childhood I wanted to now share them with my son. Ella is the classic tale of the underdog making good in the end and I would HIGHLY recommend it (or ANY Bill Peat book) for anyone who enjoys sharing stories of substance with their children.

Superior 5 out of 5 stars.
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The best lesson in humility a child (or adult) can have. The rhyming text makes the reading fun. This is my favorite of all the Bill Peet books.

Bill Peet is fantastic! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I grew up on Bill Peet books and I am surprised that I don't hear much about them anymore. I think they are all wonderful. My favorites are: Ella, Buford the Little Bighorn, and The Wump World. They are entertaining stories with wonderful underlying lessons!!

Ella the Elephant 5 out of 5 stars.
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My kids loved this book and now my grandchildren agree. Can't go wrong with anything by Bill Peet.

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Ella the elephant thinks of herself as a famous circus star, but gets a lesson in humility when a mean farmer puts her to work.

Hubert's Hair Raising Adventure (Sandpiper Books)

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

So good... I memorized it... Really! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This is an amazing book. When I was born in England, this book was bought for my older brothers entertainment, then in my time I read it, then my younger sister as well. As we grew up, we each retained the ability to recite bits and pieces of the now familiar tome. In that it was so special to each of us, we all tried to lay some claim to ownership of the one original. So, I went and memorized it, and was granted the original by my siblings. Now I buy this book by the case, and give it out to raptured children (and adults) after recitations. This book never fails to amaze everyone whose been exposed to it! Too bad its so regularly out of print. Like right now which is why I'm writing this!

Bill Peet's best book 5 out of 5 stars.
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A fantastically funny book. The drawings are amusing, and the rhyming text is memorable. My favorite part is the scene where the elephant asks who wants to come along to the swamp to help look for the crocodile tears. The other animals all come up with hilarious excuses, so the elephant ends up going alone. A useful introduction to real life, that.

The text is a bit too long and complicated for preschoolers, unless you have a child with a long attention span. Better for children 6 and up.

Editorial Review:

Hubert the lion, terribly vain about his beautiful mane, tries everything to make it grow back after it goes up in smoke.

The Ant and the Elephant

Bill Peet

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Timeless and Touching 4 out of 5 stars.
19 of 20 people found this review helpful.

In this remarkably readable book, Bill Peet captures such an important lesson of life through his straight-forward writing style and exceptional artwork. The story suggests that while one's physical size might not matter all that much, perhaps the size of one's heart does. And you can never be too small to help someone else. This is certainly a wonderful lesson for children of all ages- toddler or adult. This is the second book in what I hope to be a full shelf of Bill Peet books in my home one day. I encourage you to read it.

Nice attempt at a lesson, but too many "stupids" for my taste 3 out of 5 stars.
10 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This is the story of an elephant who travels the forest doing good deeds for the grumpiest, most ungrateful group of animals imagineable. Eventually the elephant needs help and it is the tiny ant (the only creature with integrity besides the elephant) and his ant friends who come to his aid. So the "little things and small creatures mean a lot" theme is nicely presented. Possibly the point of the other arrogant animals is to show that the elephant helps out regardless of the thanklessness of the jobs and maintains his own good attitude throughout (a very evolved elephant).

This book was published in 1972 which explains why the word "stupid" appears four times, as well as the phrase "Dad blame it" (which can sound like "god damn it" to little ears who have heard it said in anger already). Years ago, editors weren't always as careful as they are today. I admit I am a bit puritanical about this but I personally would rather not hear "stupid" out of a 5yr old's mouth; children's literature should model the richness and beauty of the language. While this book does contain many great vocabulary words, I would have liked a version with some creative substitutions [maybe there is an updated version; just be aware if you get this version what is here].

If I read this book in class or at home I will "edit" a bit as I go. I like the intended meanings, but I won't be uttering "stupid" in front of bunches of kids anytime soon.

Editorial Review:

The elephant is the kindest animal in the jungle, rescuing the giraffe, lion, and rhino, but who will return the favor when the elephant needs help?