Synopses & Reviews
The bumbling, child-friendly hero of
The Adventures of Bert returns to transform mundane moments and everyday tasks into "adventures" that are now even more ridiculous. We meet Bert's mother (and learn Bert's secret regarding her boiled cabbage). We help Bert get a haircut (with uneven results). And we cheer Bert on as he searches for his lost dog (also named Bert, as are a number of people along the way to whom Bert turns for help). In the end, after a happy reunion between man and dog, there are all sorts of Berts to say good night to.
In a starred review, The Horn Book predicted that Bert's first book "will score a direct hit on five-year-old funnybones." In their second collaboration, author and artist have amplified the visual and verbal fun with even more artful, absurd results.
Review
"Bring us more Bert, please." (Starred, Kirkus Reviews)
About the Author
Allan Ahlberg is best known as the author of several award-winning books illustrated by his late wife, Janet, including
The Jolly Postman. He lives in southern England.
Raymond Briggs is the creator of The Snowman. He lives in Sussex, England.