Book Review: Hello? Is This Grandma? by Ian Whybrow, Illus by Deborah Allwright

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Kiddo's Grandma Pam always finds her the most fun and wonderfully illustrated books,

so we know when a package arrives from her, it's going to be wonderful!

Here's one of her latest gifts!

Synopsis: Logan wants to talk to Grandma on the telephone, but he keeps getting the wrong number. The youngster dials "Bee-bee-bee-bah-beep!" and waits expectantly. Lifting the gatefold reveals a sheep on the line. Other misdirected calls interrupt a duck painting a picture, a cow baking a cake, and a hungry crocodile bookmarking the "Logan Pie" recipe in his cookbook. Then Grandma phones her grandson and invites him to her birthday party, along with all of his newfound friends. At the celebration, she reminds everyone of proper etiquette: "no phone calls at the table, please." This slight, silly story is enlivened by onomatopoeic phrases, colorful multimedia artwork, and clever page flaps.


Review: This book is aimed at pre-school thru first grade, and Kiddo thoroughly enjoyed making the telephone noises (see picture) and lifting the flaps and seeing the surprises.

The story is very cute, with the misdirected calls, and she howled when the crocodile answered and 'wanted to have Logan for lunch'- she thoroughly got the double entrende, with no prompting. But she howled more with glee at the end (not giving it away), as it is something she's been saying alot lately (way to go Grandma!).

This is an adorable book and would be a great one for reading to a class or kids group!




About the Author: Ian born ages ago in Gillingham, Kent, England. His Ted was in the Royal Navy, and his mom was an excellent painter. Upon inheriting a house in Westbrook, near Margate, his Mom moved the whole family. Ian tried “going into business” before deciding to become an English teacher in West London, writing plays and poems and novels on the side. Then in 1989, after becoming head of the English Department, he wrote his first children's book, and hasn't looked back since! Check out his website for more!

About the Illustrator: Deborah started in advertising and card design, before becoming a published author and an illustrator of children's books.  She has illustrated over 40 titles to date.




Disclosure / Disclaimer: This is a personal item, no compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.