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I picked this book up for the first time in about 15 years. While some of the stories are quite macabre, and maybe not completely appropriate for children (particularly The Swan), they are fascinating. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is touching and thought provoking. Roald Dahl, you just don't disappoint.
A favorite in our house! You will hear my daughter walking around the house saying "Hello little mouse" and "Boom Boom Boom!". A funny and sweet book with wonderful illustrations!
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Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: "The Boy Who Talked With Animals"; "The Hitch-hike"R; "The Mildenhall Treasure"; "The Swan"; "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar"; "Lucky Break";" a Piece of Cake" (Uk by Roald Dahl
Gretchen Hoyt, May 29, 2010
I picked this book up for the first time in about 15 years. While some of the stories are quite macabre, and maybe not completely appropriate for children (particularly The Swan), they are fascinating. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is touching and thought provoking. Roald Dahl, you just don't disappoint.I Am America (and So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
Gretchen Hoyt, January 1, 2010
There is no book more deserving of the coveted boots.This book is fresh, hilarious and clever. (And it comes with stickers! How cool is that?!)
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The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood
Gretchen Hoyt, December 8, 2009
A favorite in our house! You will hear my daughter walking around the house saying "Hello little mouse" and "Boom Boom Boom!". A funny and sweet book with wonderful illustrations!(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)