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Summary: LIKE THE MOVIE ? --- LOVE THE BOOK !
Review: .It's over 80 years since this classic children's book first appeared. With the recent release of an animated movie version, a new edition of the book will hopefully soon be in Amazon's catalog. It's one of those books that should be read aloud. You will have to be in good voice since many of the characters often burst into song. Can a Broadway musical be far away? The illustrations are also by the book's author Norman Lindsay, one of Australia's greatest artists of the early 20th century. Each page is graced with his masterful charcoal drawings humorously depicting the action. The pictures perfectly depict the quirky and amusing antics of the "Magic Pudding" characters. Some young readers may find the language a little difficult. It's a combination of high Edwardian with sometimes archaic (but very colorful) slang. However it's the hilarious imagery, both written and pictorial, which will captivate children's attention. Some of the language is almost Shakespearian but it's worth persisting. Take for example Bunyip Bluegum's burst of oratory..... " Base, indeed, must be the scoundrels, who, lost to all sense of decency and honour, boldly assume the outward semblance of worthy citizens". Lindsay's writing includes some beautiful political social satire with observations like ... "you only have to wear a top hat to be a respected pillar of society". No doubt the animated movie version of "The Magic Pudding" will introduce a new generation to this classic story. Hopefully many of the children (and their parents) will be encouraged to read and enjoy Norman Lindsay's original. .
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Summary: A work of genius, for children of all ages!!
Review: A wonderfully witty study of the Australian character, seen through the eyes of Bunyip Bluegum, the koala, and his rough-and-ready travelling companions Bill Barnacle and Sam Sawnoff (and of course Albert, their Magic Pudding). Set at the beginning of the 20th century, it pokes fun at pomposity and stupidity, is marvellously literate and gloriously illustrated, and its humour is multi-layered. Lindsay had the great gift of entertaining his adult readers without talking over the heads of his younger readers. Read it aloud!!!
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Summary: the best childrens' book ever !
Review: Little known and unobtainable in america, THE MAGIC PUDDING is the best childrens' book ever. I first read it in the 1940's and loved it; my children considered it their favorite also, and now its my grandchildren's turn to love the marvelous songs and illustrations. I had to order it from Australia,however; it will be wonderful to be able to get it in the U.S. for my friends' grandchildren.
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Summary: The Wonderful Magic Pudding
Review: My father bought this book when he was a little boy, he loved it so much. It is the hard bound edition and so old that it does not have a publishing date in it. My father read the book many times. When he had children, he read it to us. And now, we are reading it to our children. This is a great book for children. It sparks their imaginations and you can see as you are reading it to them, that they too are with Bunyip, Bill Barnacle, Sam Sawnoff and Albert, The Pudding. For the best in reading adventures for your kids, get The Magic Pudding.
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Summary: Like Roald Dahl's books? You'll love The Magic Pudding.
Review: The Magic Pudding is a fun-and-nonsense tale that has become my nine-year-old son's favorite book. It deserves to be published in the US so that American children can enjoy what has become a classic in Australian children's literature. If you enjoy Roald Dahl's books, "The Phantom Tollbooth," and "Alice in Wonderland" you'll enjoy this.
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