Angelica Sprocket's Pockets

by Quentin Blake

Angelica Sprocket lives next door.
Her overcoat has pockets galore!
And you'll never guess what's in them...

Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Poetry, Humor, Fantasy

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2010

About the author

Sir Quentin Saxby Blake is an English cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and children's writer. He has illustrated over 300 books, including 18 written by Roald Dahl, which are among his most popular works. For his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator he won the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books. From 1999 to 2001, he was the inaugural British Children's Laureate. He is a patron of the Association of Illustrators.

Reviews

[Ilse · Rating 4 out of 5]

No, don’t expect the more common rabbit out of the hat this time, but marvel at that far more spectacular crocodile – and even an elephant! – being pulled out of a magic pocket: Quentin Blake’s miss Angelica Sprocket whips up umbrellas, a sink, mice, cheese and different delights from her overcoat’s plentiful pockets to offer them to the children of the neighbourhood.

Sweet and imaginative, I was pointed to this charming book by the one I love – who knew how much I would enjoy it, because he is ever amazing me and making me laugh by wearing coats which might not be as shockingly pink as Angelica Sprocket’s, but have magic pockets galore stuffed with incredible things too (books, nut bars, tote bags and mysterious things I will not name).

You don’t see any children or grandchildren around to read it with? Just plunge into it yourself for ten minutes, Angelica Sprocket will probably make you smile awhile.

[Gerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not surprise that the Daily Telegraph critic stated, 'Blake is beyond brilliant … I've never met a child who doesn't love Quentin Blake.' I must confess I am in that category, I just love his illustrations!

In this tale Angela Sprocket lives next door to the children she is entertaining by taking things out of her enormous and multitudinous pockets that she has in her patchwork full-length coat.

Strange things like mice and cheese are taken out, much to the children's enjoyment, when it rains umbrellas for all are produced and once the sun comes out there are towels and swimming costumes and the children love it and adapt to all the different conditions.

There are pockets for hats, skateboards, ice creams (that don't appear to melt!), whistles to annoy the old folk who are relaxing, saucepans, frying pans, spoons and forks and even, yes it is there and is pulled out, the kitchen sink!

Even more bizarrely at one point Angelica pulls out an alligator and as if that isn't big enough then comes an elephant. Amazing!

And we're told as the story ends 'There's more and more, and more, and more! And all with QB's great and colourful illustrations.

Can you believe it?

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very loud book, be prepared to shout. Quentin Blake does fantastic drawings and these ones are funny. Wonderful book, great fun to read, always has my daughter in hysterics.

Already had to read this twice.

[Mim_farahani · Rating 5 out of 5]

بوی کتاب‌های رولد دال پیچید تو مغزم :))

[Arghavan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quentin Blake characters are my constant mood.

[Libby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and I think children would too. It is highly imaginative and the illustrations are colourful and animated. It also offers scope for discussion or a writing activity as it invites readers to predict what else Angelica's pockets might contain.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Angelica Sprocket has pockets galore and in each pocket there are unexpected items such as the kitchen sink and a green and pink elephant. What else will be found in her pocket? I enjoyed reading this book and rated it 4* because the items she has in her pockets are not what you would expect to be in a pocket which interests the reader/listener. I also enjoyed reading this book because it uses capital letters to highlight certain parts of the book such as the word alligator which was in her pocket.

I believe this book is suitable for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage because of the follow-up activity which can be achieved that I witnessed and carried out. I have observed Early Years Practitioners including myself read this story to children at the end of school Nursery using a range of intonation to attract children’s attention. I also observed and carried out questioning to the children, such as “Who has a kitchen sink in their pocket?” This made the children laugh which shows this book includes humour.

A follow-up activity I witnessed and took part in was for children who were reaching the end of school age Nursery to draw what they would like in their pocket and the facilitator then asked them to explain what they had created. This was then written down and placed into their Special Books which they often looked through with their key worker and were given the opportunity again to give meaning to their creations. From experience of carrying this activity out with this age range, only one child was able to attempt to write down what they had created so therefore, children at the end of Reception could also carry this activity out. They could again draw what they would like in their pockets and then have an attempt at writing themselves what they have created and there should be a large improvement between children at the end of school Nursery and at the end of Reception.

[Saadia Munshi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book simply is a book about what is in Angelica Sprockets pockets. The items vary from umbrellas, sinks, crocodiles etc.

The book itswlf isnt that great as there isnt much of a story to it. However Quentin Blake is known for his illustrations and the book is filled with them- something the children would definitely enjoy.

The book is aimed at children who are in ks1 and reception. Its a great way to get childrens imaginations going wild, as they could be asked to come up with their own list of things that they would like to see come out of Angelicas pockets.

Since the book is full of rhyms, it would be good to use to show yr1 children what a rhyme is and give them an opportunity to try and make a few of their own. It can also be used to generate childrens thinking by asking them questions based on the pictures- for example in a picture where its raining, children could be asked what they think will come out of Angelicas pocket? or what do you do when its hot outside? it allows children to use the pictures in the book and make the important links and gain an understanding.

[Adrian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Angelica Sprocket lives next door.
Her overcoat has pockets galore!
There's a pocket for mice,
and a pocket for cheese,
and a pocket for hankies
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ in case anyone feels that they're
‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ going to sneeze.

Another Quentin Blake to add to our ever growing collection. We can't resist his books as we love his unique illustration style, which always brings a smile to our faces.

Here Blake uses rhyming sentences to bring to life the increasingly surprising contents of Angelica's magical pockets. There is pocket for anything you can think of, even the kitchen sink!

Overall fun but not as good as some of his other books. 3 1/2 stars.

[Jenni McReddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Given the cover and that it's by Quentin Blake, I had quite high expectations for this book. Illustrations are great, and it would be thoroughly enjoyed by younger children. There are also some elements of rhyme and repetition, which would be helpful alongside phonics work. However, I just feel something is lacking from the story, can't identify what though..

[Becca Parsons · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children will love the illustrations in this book, Quentin Blake is very recognisable from Roald Dahl. A fun and silly book that rhymes and sends a child's imagination wild. Can ask them to make a list of ideas about what else might be in Angelica Sprocket's Pockets and generate a whole class discussion.

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both the kids love this book. It’s a cheerful, playful read and thanks to the rhyming it’s a pleasure to read out loud.
It centres on Angelica Sprocket and all the amazing things that come out of her innumerable pockets. It has both the kids in giggles within a minute!
The illustrations are brilliant- which is to be expected!
It’s a great read; we highly recommend it.

[Jennifer B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this from the first moment she pulls a mouse out of her pocket for mice, and has a neighboring pocket for cheese, for the mice, of course. The things she continues to pull out only get more bizarre from there.

[Terri Zumbahlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for small children. The words are spoken in rhyme and the illustrations are colorful and playful. Could be used by early elementary to creatively write about what they'd like to find in one of the pockets.

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

Angelica Sprocket has a coat covered with pockets in which she keeps all manner of fantastical things.

Much like Mary Poppins’s magic carpet bag, Angelica Sprocket has lots of pockets out of which she takes a series of increasingly amazing and nonsensical things.

[Elsa Leuty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a Quentin Blake that I had missed, we got a copy after seeing a children's theatre company adaptation of it. I think I'll find myself an Angelica Sprocket coat to wear to world book day forevermore.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice fun read for any Quentin Blake fan. It doesn't really have a story, more like a collection of items. But kids will enjoy the experience nonetheless.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty ludicrous

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very fun to follow along to! I love the illustrations, as always with Quentin’s work. And I think the storyline is great and will have the children forever guessing what’s in the next pocket.

[Ginger Beer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous coat!

[Chloe]

Phonics

[Guida Al·lès · Rating 4 out of 5]

Un relat del gènere fantàstic que permet treballar l'escriptura a partir del mateix patró.

[Florence Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely imagination and a classic for children’s books. The book will sure have the children excited and ask them what would be in your pockets?
They could of write their answers

[Dhwani · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do people get such unique ideas for a book? Gosh, it was so funny.

[Melika Khoraman · Rating 4 out of 5]

ترجمه فارسی: جیب های آنجلیکا اسپراکت
از نشر کتاب های زعفرانی
کوئنتین بلیک منحصر به فرد و عزیزم :)

[Ibtisam Mohamed]

Ibtisam

[Stacey B · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a 32 page children's book-
Quite entertaining.. and read Ilse's review which is wonderful.

[Jvermeersch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heerlijk absurde humor, vrolijk probleemloos, kleurrijk, en in vlot rijm.

[Chloe Sun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful illustrations

[Fromwordstoworlds · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quentin Blake’s name is generally associated with the illustrations for Roald Dahl’s books, although he is not only a famous illustrator but a writer and a cartoonist as well. Once you read a book illustrated by Quentin Blake his style becomes familiar and you can easily recognize it afterwards.
Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets is a lovely book full of imagination and the illustrations excellently compliment it.
Angelica is an energetic character; she might be an aunt, a grandmother, a teacher or a magician. She lives next door and she wears a long, bright, pink coat with pockets galore. Anything that goes through your imagination can be found in her pockets – mice, umbrellas, swimming suits and towels for sunny days, boats and motorhorns, alligators and even a kitchen sink. And her pockets seem to never end.
There is not much story in this book but the quirky and funny illustrations captivate children’s attention and make their imagination go wild. There are so many details that you will spend definitely more time on drawings than on text. Children can even make their own story about unexpected things in their pockets.

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