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Klutz
A family with a long history of clumsiness discovers their unexpected true calling as nimble-footed circus performers.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 1996
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About the author
Henrik Drescher
49 books17 followersHenrik Drescher was born in Copenhagen and immigrated to the United States in 1967. He began a career in illustration as a young man and has been traveling throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe and China, creating massive journals of notes and drawings wherever he went.
His books are held in the collections of the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Rijks Museum in Den Haag, Netherlands. He has received numerous other honors including two awards from the Society of Illustrators.
His books are held in the collections of the Library of Congress, the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Rijks Museum in Den Haag, Netherlands. He has received numerous other honors including two awards from the Society of Illustrators.
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January 24, 2012
They are zany! They are clumsy! They are hilarious! They are the Klutz family coming your way! “Klutz” is a children’s book by Henrik Drescher and it is about how a clumsy family finally found their calling in life when they meet up with the circus. “Klutz” is easily one hilarious book that you cannot pass up!
Louise was always a klutz since her family was klutzes since the dawn of time. Every day, the Klutz family would trip over themselves; even in their own house and everyone they passed by would call them “Lumpish Yokels.” One night however, the Klutz family met up with Professor Squirmworm’s Magic Circus Caravan (after they literally crashed into it) and Professor Squirmworm decided to make them into clowns!
Never have I read a children’s book that featured such a unique family as the Klutz family! Henrik Drescher has done an excellent job at writing and illustrating this book as the story is presented in a comical and creative way. I loved the way that Henrik Drescher focuses on the faults of the Klutz family, which is their clumsiness and turns it into something alluring for the audience as the Klutz family still remain happy, no matter what everyone else thinks of them, which help teach children about the importance of being yourself no matter what kind of flaws you have. Henrik Drescher’s illustrations are truly creative in this book as the Klutz family has long rubbery limbs and large black boots that help them stay unhurt during their clumsy romping. I also loved the way that Henrik Drescher pasted black and white photos of realistic people onto his own surreal drawings giving the book a creative flair.
The only problem that some people might have with this book is that the images are little bit too surreal for some people to handle. The Klutz family and practically every character in this book have sharp looking teeth and crazy looking eyes that might scare smaller children, so parents might want to read this book first to see if their children will handle it.
Overall, “Klutz” is a truly hilarious book for both adults and children who want to learn the importance of family and having some good old fun! I would recommend this book to children ages five and up since the images might be too surreal for smaller children to handle.
Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Louise was always a klutz since her family was klutzes since the dawn of time. Every day, the Klutz family would trip over themselves; even in their own house and everyone they passed by would call them “Lumpish Yokels.” One night however, the Klutz family met up with Professor Squirmworm’s Magic Circus Caravan (after they literally crashed into it) and Professor Squirmworm decided to make them into clowns!
Never have I read a children’s book that featured such a unique family as the Klutz family! Henrik Drescher has done an excellent job at writing and illustrating this book as the story is presented in a comical and creative way. I loved the way that Henrik Drescher focuses on the faults of the Klutz family, which is their clumsiness and turns it into something alluring for the audience as the Klutz family still remain happy, no matter what everyone else thinks of them, which help teach children about the importance of being yourself no matter what kind of flaws you have. Henrik Drescher’s illustrations are truly creative in this book as the Klutz family has long rubbery limbs and large black boots that help them stay unhurt during their clumsy romping. I also loved the way that Henrik Drescher pasted black and white photos of realistic people onto his own surreal drawings giving the book a creative flair.
The only problem that some people might have with this book is that the images are little bit too surreal for some people to handle. The Klutz family and practically every character in this book have sharp looking teeth and crazy looking eyes that might scare smaller children, so parents might want to read this book first to see if their children will handle it.
Overall, “Klutz” is a truly hilarious book for both adults and children who want to learn the importance of family and having some good old fun! I would recommend this book to children ages five and up since the images might be too surreal for smaller children to handle.
Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
May 13, 2010
probably the coolest children's picture book you could ever read. given to me as a birthday gift from my aunt and uncle who had the best taste in kid's books (they sent me some of my absolute favorites). I love the illustrations and the story itself of a crazy family that tries to changes their ways but in the end they will always be Klutzes. A hilarious story with the most amazing illustrations. I think kids illustrators don't get enough credit because I know that some books I read were just works of art, and really helped in my art appreciation, even though i lack the creative talent.
April 17, 2014
I gave this 4 stars because my kids loved it. The illustrations were a bit creepy to me. Maybe it is my dislike for clowns. I did like the element of the story where people who were judged according the the standards of the world and found wanting carried on despite difficulties to their own niche in which they excelled.
June 5, 2021
I'm not sure I would have enjoyed this book as a child: the jangly and dissonant illustrations are vibrant, but the googly eyes and physical distortions bother me. Maybe it's because, like many people, I'm not a fan of clowns.
January 1, 2014
A cute story - I was drawn to the illustrations. They reminded me of the Walter the Farting Dog books.
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August 16, 2011
"Klutz" made me feel very anxious. The entire feel of the book, (story and pictures combined) gave me a very uncomfortable feeling while i was reading it, and a little while afterwards. I read it on my own, and I haven't tested it out on some kids, so perhaps there is something there that they would see that I simply don't.
April 4, 2017
The Klutz family have resigned themselves to being called "Lumpish Yokels." Then one day, they discover their true calling . . . and then, discover it all over again. Drescher's wacky, colorful illustrations are the stars of the show in this one.
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