Eggcorns: From Bumbum Bees to Jellycopters

by Chris Judge

Have you ever seen a Bumbum bee, or an Elelamp? Does your pet wear Doggles? These are all Eggcorns, where a child's mispronunciation can add a whole other level of meaning! What would a bumbum bee (bumblebee) or Elelamp (elephant) look like? Or Doggles (goggles) or a Carcodile (crocodile)?

Illustrator Chris Judge (The Lonely Beast, Danger is Everywhere) has brought his bizarre sense of humor to imagine them for us all.

50 pages, Hardcover

Published December 19, 2020

About the author

Chris Judge is the author-illustrator of The Lonely Beast, The Brave Beast, and The Snow Beast and the illustrator of the Danger Is Everywhere series by David O’Doherty. Chris Judge lives in Dublin.

Reviews

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a gorgeous little book. I had great fun guessing what everything is meant to be. Some are easy - bumbum bee or shark knife - and some are a bit tougher. I'm not ashamed to admit that I didn't get blazer bean, because I got stuck on 'bean' rather than trying to think of other words that rhymed. Well, I'm only a little ashamed to admit it. (It's 'laser beam' if you're curious.)

Chris's illustrations are brilliant, with all the tiny characters having their own personality. I especially liked 'Michaelwave' and 'roller toaster' but they're all wonderful! Kids will love studying them and trying to guess the words. It's also a great present for adults - it could help you decipher conversation after a trip to the pub! (When pub trips are possible again, of course.)

This is a lovely, sweet, funny book, a great one to dip in and out of. Volume two next year, Chris?

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this book as a baby gift for a quirky friend while in Ireland. Inside I wrote a note telling the little one that "anything is possible if you can only dream it." Loved this unique little read.