The Adventures of Uncle Lubin

It's Uncle Lubin's responsibility to take care of Baby Peter, but before he can blink, the infant is snatched from his clutches by the evil bag-bird [think stork on steroids] who flies off to the moon with his captive. Well, obviously poor Uncle Lubin has to retrieve the babe or face the wrath of the child's mother so he sets out on a quest to rescue poor Peter. The running gag here is that every time Lubin encounters a new creature or person there is a story to be told and Peter's doting uncle doesn't seem to be in a very big hurry to come to the rescue. This is William Heath Robinson's masterpiece [his brother, Charles, was much more mainstream] and shouldn't be missed.

This is a book loved by all who have had the pleasure of reading it. Uncle Lubin's persuit of the bag-bird through the pictures of W. Heath Robinson has a truely magical feel. I highly recommend this book for any child who may be at an age to enjoy the vivid imagery. I share a 1902 copy with my sister - it originally came from my school-teacher, great-aunt's house. I remember well going there as a child along with all my cousins. I am now 38 years old. It was then, and still is a firm family favourite. Fans of the BBC's Radio 4 programme 'Desert Island Disc's' would do no better than to take Uncle Lubin with them if given a choice of what book to be marooned with on desert island. However grim the circumstances this book would see you through!As one writer of another review has put it the book is suitable for absolutely all ages. (3 to 100) +I am so very happy that the book is still available.

Follow Uncle Lubin through his various adventures, as he tries to retrieve his beloved Nephew Peter from the clutches of the wicked bag-bird. It has lovely old illustrations to help make the story. The kids will ask if you will read just one more chapter, pleeese.My English Granny had a copy of the original 1902 book. She & my mother read it to us when we were kids. My brother now has the original (though I'd steal it if I got half a chance). When I found out it was in print, I sent copies to everyone in the family.