The Bubble Factory

by Tomie dePaola

The Bubble Factory [paperback] Tomie De Paola [Jan 01, 1996]

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 1996

About the author

Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) was best known for his books for children.

He had a five-decade writing and illustrating career during which he published more than 270 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers.

Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the Newbery Honor Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, and the New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure.

Reviews

[Suzanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

You know what is the moral of this story? Grossly misbehave and all your grandest wishes will come true.

[Katelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

best picture book ever is all i have to say! don't judge me!!!! lol!

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really big hit for pre-school Bubble Party story time!

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

As always, dePaola's whimsical illustrations make this book a delight to look at. The story itself is a bit lacking and a pair of kiddos that disobey get praised instead of learning from their choices. But as a whole, cute and creative.

[Erik · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is just ok, but De Paolo’s art is very good and the bubble factory itself is fun and well done.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
My kids always enjoyed hearing this one read aloud and looking at the pictures.

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute easy read. Great way to bring bubbles into story time. 🫧🫧🫧🫧🫧

[Ashley Bianca]

Philomena's review: *instantly started crying* because I would not let her play with her bubbles in bed as it was bed time.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story that will be fun when we do bubbles at school.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book its about two twins learning how bubbles are made.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my goodness!!! I can't even express how much I loved this book when I was little! I always thought it was so magical... I honestly don't remember why, but it was just one of those books that I will now be going as asking my mother about and then making a trip to the library to check it out if we don't own it somewhere... I suggest you do the same, pick it up for your kids or grandkids.. whomever! They'll love it, they'll love any books by Tomie dePaola really, so pick up as many as you can find. :)

[Lain · Rating 4 out of 5]

If your children are too young to sit through an entire reading of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," this sweet story will provide the same ingredients. Two adventuresome twins accompany their grandfather to the bubble factory where they see how bubbles are made. They slip away and fall into a bit of trouble... read on to see what happens! A cute story accompanied by detailed yet simple illustrations.

[Linda Costello · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book two kids go to the bubble factory where there father works. Of course, they are supposed to stay out of trouble when left alone but they can't resist fiddling with the bubble machine. The machine begins to make what ever you think of. The kids really enjoyed thinking of what type of bubble they would like to create.

[J. Gurantz]

My 7 yr old likes this book.

This morning she said, "I'm going to miss the Bubble Factory." We have to return it to the library today.

I like Tomie DePaola as an illustrator and his color palette is very mellow and sweet. He did not disappoint in this book.

As for the story itself, it's a good book for me to read once or 2x every now and then but it's more for my kid than myself.

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite DePaola book. I suppose that the fantasy element would have appeal for children, but it seemed too silly to me.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book and the colors/pictures!

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

28 months - very much a short version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but with bubbles. O enjoyed the read but I wouldn't say it's the best book out there.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

There was a really creative mind behind this story

[Jamie]

With a Willy Wonka feel, two mischievous children tour a bubble factory with their grandfather and end up making a serendipitous mess. Bubbles and ducks storytime

[Karsyn VonEgidy]

This book was not my favorite. It was a little slow, and did not really pull my attention in. I like the idea of the twins working with their grandfather but not the actual message. However, this book to be read around grandparents day in school to get students thinking about their grandparents.

[Katie Kleeberger · Rating 2 out of 5]

Message of grandparents being able to help. Slow to start and get message across but easy read for students.