By JT Bird (author) , Andy Catling (illustrator)
"A fun, imaginative tale, full of unexpected characters!"
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A Feast for Pleasant Beasts by J.T. Bird is a fun, imaginative tale, full of unexpected characters! A boy called Cuthbert bakes delicious treats and organises a picnic for friendly and well-behaved beasts every year on the 7th day of the 7th month. This 41-page picture book presents the reader with a full page of text, followed by a beautiful drawing of the particular beast we have been introduced to.
We meet Ingrid the troll, Balthazar the bog monster, Jim the giant, Mademoiselle Cyclops, Nelson the red devil, the Yeti, the Delgado sisters, a ginormous sausage dog, a Minotaur and a Sphinx. There are some amusing aspects to look out for in the detailed illustrations. We learn about the special talents the beasts have.
We also learn something surprising about Cuthbert! I felt like I was at the picnic with them! I enjoyed this fun story, which teaches children how everyone is unique and can feel accepted and loved by his/her friends. It also reminds us of the importance of planning a fun occasion to spend time with one’s friends.
As the story is quite detailed, I would recommend it for slightly older children, from about 6 years of age.
Susan Gibbs, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
It’s not only bears that cherish a secret picnic…
Every July beasts gather in the forest for a feast and plenty of fun, but if you wish to attend then you need to have marvellous manners. Whether you’re a troll, a yeti, cyclops, or pungent monster - it really doesn’t matter so long as you’re reasonably pleasant. But - surprise surprise - things don’t always go according to plan.
From award-winning author and comedian JT Bird comes a delicious blend of Where the Wild Things Are and The Tiger Who Came to Tea. This is a joyous tale about friendship, kindness, and oodles of creamy desserts. Perfect for early readers - it will teach children about tolerance and good old fashioned values, whilst sparking a few giggles too.
(And it’s just the ticket for fans of peculiar creatures)
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A wonderful bedtime story that will be enjoyed again and again.
A delightful, beautifully illustrated book featuring a number of interesting beasts and a boy called Cuthbert.
This book is sure to appeal to young children, especially some of the 'icky' details.
Available in Kindle, Hardcover and Paperback from Amazon. It’s not only bears that cherish a secret picnic… Every July beasts gather in the forest for a feast and plenty of fun, but if you wish to attend then you need to have marvellous manners.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Feast for Pleasant Beasts and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
A Feast for Pleasant Beasts features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Indie Books We Love, Indie Author Books
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A Feast for Pleasant Beasts was written by JT Bird and published by Independently published
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