Small and perfectly formed.
Perfect Presents!
$16.99
A satisfied lizard has found the perfect present for a hard-to-please friend in this happy comic gift book about gifts, ideal as a gift in its own right.
You’re a very hard person to buy for, but have I got the perfect thing for you!
In this little hardback gift comic, a lizard is delighted with their whole bag of perfect presents for a slightly unusual friend. At first things don’t seem to be going well… The friend wolfs down each one and reaches out greedily for the gecko itself! Until the story finishes with a big kiss and a cup of peppermint tea: “Perfect presents,” says the friend. “Just to my taste!”
This funny comic with a twist is a fun read for children of all ages and a perfect present for anyone, even those who are hard to buy for.
Written and illustrated by Anke Kuhl, translated by Melody Shaw.
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Book Details
Country of Origin Germany Reader Age 2-5 year, 5-7 year Book Size ISBN
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Reviews
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All Done Monkey Blog –
With spare text and vibrant illustrations, this comic style book is perfect for emerging readers.
Reading Rockets –
Summer Reading Guide 2023
No Flying Not Tights –
It’s short, simple, and has that little bit of humor that would be ideal for leading into a more serious discussion on sharing and gift giving.
World Kid Lit –
With sparse dialogue and comics-style illustrations, Perfect Presents! will make young readers howl. Yet this delightful, tongue-in-cheek book also carries some important messages: thoughtful gifts are an act of friendship, thank-yous are meaningful, and friendship involves acts of kindness reciprocated.
Youth Services Book Review, starred review –
Readers will love the message that appearances cannot predict a person’s true character, and that you don’t have be alike to be friends.
Booklist –
Fun for reading aloud.
Kirkus Reviews –
The lively, humorous illustrations, set in two panels per page, are endearingly expressive.
This cute story is like a present and a friendship—to be enjoyed and shared.
The Listener –
Top 50 Kids Books
Small and perfectly formed.
Red Reading Hub –
Hugely satisfying.
Lancashire Evening Post –
Spread love, giggles and happiness this Christmas with a comic gift book that will delight readers of any age… but especially those who are hard to buy for.
Paula Green, Poetry Box –
So witty, so surprising, so playful.
Bob’s Books Blog –
Very dramatic with a great ending. Gecko Press really know what they are doing.