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Cupid
When Cupid and his parents, the God of Thunder and the Goddess of Beauty come to Earth, he is supposed to act like other kids. But he steals a bow and arrow and is soon pinging people with arrows and making them fall in love. It is not long before his mischief gets him into real trouble. Ages 6+.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
1 pages, Hardcover
First published July 29, 2014
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About the author
Babette Cole
109 books76 followersBabette Cole was a British children's author and illustrator. Born on the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands in 1949, she attended the Canterbury College of Art (now the University for the Creative Arts) and received first-class BA Honors. She worked on such children's programmes as Bagpuss (working with Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin) and Jackanory for BBC television.
As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.
She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.
As a children's writer, Cole created more than 150 picture books. Her best-seller Doctor Dog has been adapted as a successful children's cartoon series. Much of her work is earthy comedy, having titles like The Smelly Book, The Hairy Book, The Slimy Book and The Silly Book.
She spent her time writing, visiting schools and traveling. After a short illness she died on 15 January 2017, aged 66.
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November 1, 2017
Strange like most of Cole's books. My daughter liked this one, but didn't love it like she did Dr. Dog or Bad Habits!.
It's funny and strange, probably a decent not-so-sentimental Valentine's Day reading choice.
August 3, 2019
Tämän kirjan olen lukenut aivan varmasti itse lapsena. Nostalgiahurmaa ei tällä kertaa tullut, eikä omatkaan lapset kokeneet kirjan tapahtumia mitenkään hauskoina.
February 4, 2019
Cute in theory, but there is some definite racial stereotyping in a not good way. This book may be due for an update.
August 29, 2011
This is another book that is for children of all ages. With its enchanting illustrations Babette Cole's book makes you turn the pages.
This is the story of Cupid and his mother the Goddess of Beauty and his father the God of Thunder. The three of them go down to earth as Cupid's mum wants to enter the Miss World Competition. After many escapades and a kidnapping Cupid breaks his bow and is very sad. Cupid's father gives him a better bow and Cupid is causing further trouble to this day.
Cupid's journey is a cheeky and fun one with the consequences of his actions being love. I would possibly like to read this book to the children and discuss what Cupid's parents might do to correct his naughty behaviour.
This is the story of Cupid and his mother the Goddess of Beauty and his father the God of Thunder. The three of them go down to earth as Cupid's mum wants to enter the Miss World Competition. After many escapades and a kidnapping Cupid breaks his bow and is very sad. Cupid's father gives him a better bow and Cupid is causing further trouble to this day.
Cupid's journey is a cheeky and fun one with the consequences of his actions being love. I would possibly like to read this book to the children and discuss what Cupid's parents might do to correct his naughty behaviour.
March 3, 2016
(The cataloging for this and Truelove is a mess, BTW.)
A student picked this one up and asked me to sit with her and read. So I did... and I regretted it. There's irreverent, wacky humor, and then there's weird racism - and this was definitely weird racism, from the "Indian" costume Cupid wears and the East Asian(?) Hi Wun of Lowhi. Yikes.
Do not recommend.
A student picked this one up and asked me to sit with her and read. So I did... and I regretted it. There's irreverent, wacky humor, and then there's weird racism - and this was definitely weird racism, from the "Indian" costume Cupid wears and the East Asian(?) Hi Wun of Lowhi. Yikes.
Do not recommend.
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