Avocado Baby Paperback – 16 Jun. 1994

Loved this book, pictures and the story

I love these small pocket-sized editions of picture books and have bought a number in this series. They're great, both for little hands, and ensuring that there is always a bedtime story to hand when we're travelling.The Avocado Baby is a peculiar little story about a family who are described as `weak' (in the physical sense) and their hopes that the family's new baby will not follow in their footsteps. Luckily the baby loves avocados and the strength he gets from them enable him to chase off bullies, pull the other children uphill in a cart and push the car when it won't start. This is a sweet and absurd tale that will appeal to a little one's sense of humour.Great size, great value!

This is one of the earliest books I remember from my childhood, and I hadn't read it since I was about 5 years old, so was very happy to find that it hadn't lost it's charm when I bought it as a gift for my toddler. It's a fairly silly story but also has some nice messages about how even the smallest person can be a hero and how what you eat can make you stronger & healthier. For some reason my mother in law thought it was a bit inappropriate for young kids but I can't fathom why anyone would think that - perhaps because the baby throws some bullies in a pond?!My 21 months old loves the book, and has requested it many times, and I would imagine it would appeal to kids up to the first few years of primary school (one of my older kids read it in school when he was 6 or 7).

I remember my mum reading this to my little brother, and I’m thrilled to be able to read it to my own baby. A delightful story with super cute illustrations.

All John Burningham's books are great, but there is something about this that is really special. The illustrations are gorgeous, capturing the expression of a sturdy little baby perfectly. There is something deliciously funny about this baby, and lovely moments where both bullies and burglars get their comeuppance at the hands of Avocado Baby. It is the perfect length for a bedtime story. It is also a good gift for older siblings with a new baby in the family. If you enjoy this then read some more of Burningham's books. He is a genius. We also love Courtney and of course Mr Gumpy.

Fast delivery, story was a bit scary for a really little one

Loved this book as a child so wanted it to read to my own children. Brilliant book they find it funny. Good illustrations simple but purposeful, good story line. Arrived quickly and in good condition.

Had bought it in French and I used to read it to my children either in French or in a simultaneous English translation. I had never realised that it was one of my children's favourite book until she mentioned it and wanted to get it for her son ! So I bought it in English for him - bingo !