Nicketty-Nacketty, Noo-Noo-Noo
Written by Joy Cowley
Illustrated by Tracey Moroney
Publisher: Scholastic NZ
ISBN: 1-86943-260-6
Summary/Back cover:
There once was an ogre called Gobbler Magoo
who lived in a swamp where the wild weeds grew,
and captured a maker of good tasty stew.
Nicketty-nacketty, noo-noo-noo.
Review:
This book appealed to me initially because of the author - it's the sort of book that I probably would have overlooked otherwise. However, my 3 year old absolutely adores it. It's got an ogre who eats an odd stew (I won't tell you what's in it - that would spoil the story!) and gets very messy - what else could a boy ask for?!
It's a delightful book - a strange story, each verse finishing off with "nicketty-nacketty, noo-noo-noo" for no apparent reason, but quite cute in it's own gruesome way. Definitely one that appeals to boys, but would probably appeal to a number of girls as well.
My rating: 3.8 out of 5.
Review written by Bronwyn
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