The Family Minus

by Fernando Krahn

The Minus family leads an unusual life due to some of the inventions built by Mrs. Minus.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Fernando Krahn was a Chilean cartoonist and plastic artist. A celebrated cartoonist, his works were published in Esquire, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and The Reporter. In 1973 he was forced to flee his native country Chile to escape persecution after the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. Upon moving to Spain he had over 40 children's books published, which earned him the SM Ediciones' International Illustration Prize in 2001.

Reviews

[Neda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't believe that this picturebook is published in 1977! Just a very innovative and creative picturebook and at the same time really funny!
I also liked the idea of engineering and the mother! Interestingly enough, the mother is an engineer and invents things.
Amazing!

[Erika Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember Mom reading this book to me when I was little.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Shades of Cheaper by the Dozen. However, I remember loving that book, and this one just falls flat for me. I can see it making some kids giggle, especially if they have a plethora of siblings, or like anthropomorphic animals, but it just seems rather random to me.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good introduction to the Family Minus books. It shows what a typical day looks like for them (rushing around getting people ready for work and school). We find out that Mrs. Minus enjoys inventing things, and the story ends with her and her children pictured in the newspaper with one of her inventions. The illustrations are not very vibrant but they are cute.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected que fuera tan gracioso

[Marti Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the bedtime stories my Nana would read to me.