Dr. Xargles Book of Earthlets (Red Fox Picture Books)
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Book Overview
From an award-winning picture book team comes a hilarious alien's eye-view of Earth babies "Good morning, class. Today we are going to learn about Earthlets." In this way Dr Xargle, our friendly alien... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140552936
ISBN13:9780140552935
Release Date:December 1994
Publisher:Puffin Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.30 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 7.9" x 9.0"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Customer Reviews
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Dr. Xargle's Book of Earthlets
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Not just for kids! I buy this book and gift it to expectant parents. It's a funny HOW TO for new parents and is always a big hit. Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets (Andersen Press Paperback Picture Books)
Humans are so interesting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I used to read this book every night before I went to bed. Even as a young child I thought it was hilarious. I know read it whenever I have to babysit any little kids. The pictures are great and the ideas are even greater. My favorite book of all time, and I have read some great books.
Great present for expectant parents
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is supposedly for children, but makes a very fun present for expectant parents- especially first-timers. It provides welcome comic relief from all those "how to be a perfect parent" books!
How do we interpret what we see of another world?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The main reason kids may love this book is clear: the hilarious pictures and the outrageous way the professor, an alien (from another planet) explains life on Earth. One reason parents happily read it time and again is because it can be appreciated on mulitple levels, including one with greater meaning: anyone from one culture may misunderstand, misinterpret or misrepresent what he/she is seeing in another culture. Like Prof. Xargle, we all tell others what we "know". This book reminds us to reconsider and look again. You can lead some great discussions with children after reading this book.
Savor the wit of an alien lecturer as he describes babies.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
If you are looking for a way to amuse kids from 5 to 10 (and include a few laughs for yourself), sample this charming lecture from Professor Xargle. An alien's hilarious view of babies begs to be read over and over. Brought to life through delightful cartoon illustrations filled with sight gags and amusing details, the simple text is a perfect bedtime read aloud. Add an academic's nasal drone for the full effect and enjoy the sound of your children's laughter.
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