I Need a Wee!
A laugh-out-loud picture book from the creators of Supertato!
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A fabulously funny new story from the bestselling creator of Barry the Fish with Fingers and Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell.
Alan the bear has a problem. He needs a wee! But there are so many things he would rather do first. Will he make it to the loo on time? And when he gets there, will there be a queue?! Uh-oh...
Praise for Supertato
"Hendra introduces another very silly but irresistible creation in the grand tradition of Barry, Norman, Keith et al." Bookseller
Praise for Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell:
"Lovely glittery illustrations and simple text make this a must for pre-schoolers.'' The Daily Mail
Praise for No-Bot the Robot with No Bottom:
"Fabulously funny and wonderfully warm." Liverpool Echo
"Fans of Barry, Norman and Keith will absolutely adore this new wonderfully eccentric new character." Mumsnet
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Alan the toy bear loves to "WHEEEEE!" down the slide; when he needs to do a different kind of "wee," however, he and some friends embark on a carnivalesque adventure in search of a suitable receptacle. Their journey is initially slowed by distracting temptations (balloons! cake!) and then comically complicated by a bathroom queue that's nine toys long. The group begins considering absurd alternatives from a teeny-tiny dollhouse toilet to a magician's hat ("Don't even think about it!" says Magic Rabbit). As the situation becomes desperate, Alan's pee dance accidentally wins him first place in an international toy dancing competition and the trophy cup comes just in time. With cheery digital illustrations, married cocreators Hendra and Linnet play Alan's plight for laughs, suggesting that even a need to wee can turn into a moment of "whee." Ages 4 8.
Customer Reviews
Review by Ruse Public School
Review by Ruse Public School
Class: KD
Kids: Amalie, Layla, Maddison,Mackaya, Brock, Noah, Ruby-Rose, Isabella
Who was your favourite character and why?
Most - Alan because he was funny and he needed to go to the toilet.
Noah - I liked the robot because he was a good friend to Alan.
Brock - The robot and giraffe because they both helped him go to the toilet and get there on time.
What was the best or your favourite part of the book and why?
Layla - I liked the end because they went on a ride together.
Amalie, Madison, Mackaya - We liked it when Alan did a wee in the trophy.
Brock - I liked when they went on the helter-skelter.
Noah - I liked it when they all went to the party.
What was the funniest or scariest part of the story?
Most - When Alan did a wee in the trophy.
Brock - When the rabbit popped out of the hat.
Ruby-Rose - When they were all at the party.
Which character would you like to meet in real life?
Layla - Alan, because he was so funny and he likes to dance.
Brock - The robot because he is a good friend.
Isabella - The giraffe because he is pink.
Which character would you want as your best friend?
Most - Alan, because he is funny and silly.
Brock - The robot because he goes fast.
Noah - The Penguins because they are little.
Isabella - The pink giffre because I like having friends who wear pink.
If you could change one thing about this book what would you change?
Layla - I would add in more dancing.
Amalie - I would make Alan wee on the toilet instead of in the trophy.
Mackaya - That Alan would make it to a toilet in time.
Maddison - I would make Alan wee in his bed.
Brock - I would change Alan into a robot and make him go swimming.
Noah - I would turn Alan into a robot because a robot goes fast and has big arms.
Ruby-Rose - I make the giraffe the main character.
Isabella - I would change the robot into a pink giraffe.
Why do you think the author wrote this book?
Layla - To entertain us.
Maddison - Because she thought it would be funny.
Mackaya - Because she wanted to make us laugh.
Brock - To inform us about holding on to a wee.
Ruby-Rose - I would make the rabbit stay in the hat.
Isabella - I would get the banana out of the crowd to dance on stage with Alan.
Overall
The children thoroughly enjoyed this book, from Alan enjoying the rides and party to the dancing at the end. They especially liked when the rabbit jumped out of the hat. The children started discussing why you shouldn't hold onto going to the toilet and places you could have an accident. They all agreed you should always go as soon as you need to. One child really enjoyed the friendships Alan had made and their willingness to help Alan. Finally they all had a laugh when Alan finally went to the toilet in a trophy rather than a toilet.