Otter Nonsense

by Norton Juster, Eric Carle (Illustrator)

A collection of puns based on animals, including "Lemming meringue pie," "Crocoduel," and "Pupsicle"

Genres: Picture Books, Book Club, Language, Humor, Childrens, Animals, Fiction

1 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Norton Juster was an American academic, architect, and writer. He was best known as an author of children's books, notably for The Phantom Tollbooth and The Dot and the Line.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super short book of animal puns. Some puns had me laughing outright and some were just okay. (The wrens and the chipmunk and the donkey were my favorites.)

The illustrations were detailed and vivid, and completely captured our attention. I would read the pun and then we’d stay to see how the illustrator had added to the word play in his art.

[Kest Schwartzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of terrible puns and only mediocre illustrations. This book is awful. I need to buy at least six copies to give as presents to specific loved ones

[Eli Poteet · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is so well done, such a fun pun collection!

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny puns and pictures. Not for kids.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that the animal puns in this book were hilarious, what I didn't care for was the artwork, it just didn't appeal to me that much, and I thought that some of the pictures were on the border line of grotesque. Norton Juster always cracks me up, I'd recommend this book, but be wary of the illustrations.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008...

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would've given it 3 stars, but my 8-year-old says it's her new favorite library book.

[Ivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. More word play. Not as much fun as Stark Naked, but sure to bring a smile to your face.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Animal puns on every page with cute cartoon illustrations.

[Bruce B · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is by the same author who wrote The Phantom Tollbooth: the GOAT kids book. He's also an architect. Lots of puns. Good kids book but would be hard to explain.