Synopses & Reviews
When Willy is told he's not allowed to bring his pets to his sister's wedding, despite his promise, they turn up anywaywith disastrous results! A charming reissue from the beloved author of the Mog books.Once there was a boy called Willy. He had lots of pets and a grown-up sister. Willy's sister was so grown-up that she was getting married, and Willy was going to the wedding. "Shall I bring my pets to the wedding?" said Willy. "No," said Willy's father. "No," said Willy's mother. "No," said Willy's grown-up sister. "Better not, old chap," said Bruce, who was going to marry Willy's sister. "Your pets might not like it." Despite Willys attempt to keep his beloved pets from coming to his sister's wedding, they somehow manage to find a way into the church, and even the reception afterwards, with disastrous results! This is a charming, hilarious, and beautifully illustrated story from the author of the perennial children's classics The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat.
Review
"Kerr's scrawling colored-pencil illustrations complement her text nicely . . . New readers will be able to read the pictures, without ever knowing a word.." Kirkus Reviews on The Other Goose
Synopsis
A charming reissue of a classic Judith Kerr backlist treasure with a beautifully refreshed new cover look. When Willy is told he's not allowed to bring his pets to his sister's wedding, despite his promise, they turn up anyway... with disastrous results
Once there was a boy called Willy. He had lots of pets and a grown-up sister. Willy's sister was so grown-up that she was getting married, and Willy was going to the wedding.
"Shall I bring my pets to the wedding?" said Willy.
"No," said Willy's father.
"No," said Willy's mother.
"No," said Willy's grown-up sister.
"Better not, old chap," said Bruce, who was going to marry Willy's sister.
"Your pets might not like it."
Despite Willy's attempt to keep his beloved pets from coming to his sister's wedding they some how manage to find a way in to the church and the even the reception afterwards, with disastrous results
This is a charming, hilarious and beautifully illustrated story from the author of the perennial children's classics 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and 'Mog the Forgetful Cat'.
About the Author
The works of Judith Kerr have been delighting children for nearly 40 years. The best-selling creator of the Mog the cat books, Kerr is also known for The Other Goose, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.