Earthlets: As Explained By Professor Xargle Review

Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
Author(s): Jeanne Willis

ISBN: 0525444653 EAN: 9780525444657
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

This outrageously funny picture book offers a first-row seat in the class of Professor Xargle, wisest of aliens. His topic is Earthlets--those fascinating creatures that humans call "babies." Full-color illustrations.

User Submitted Earthlets: As Explained By Professor Xargle Reviews

July 4, 2006
Humans are so interesting
I used to read this book every night before I went to bed. Even as a young child I thought it was hilarious. I know read it whenever I have to babysit any little kids. The pictures are great and the ideas are even greater. My favorite book of all time, and I have read some great books.

February 28, 2001
Earthlets was really funny.
If you like funny books this is the book for you.

The story begins with an alien talking about earthlets, which are really babies. He doesn't understand what he's talking about, so she makes it up.

She compares them to herself. But she talks about it in a funny way.

She said what they winter were they get it. What you should not do and she jokes about it. Like don't drop them or put food in their ear and it's really funny and there's a sheep in the background and the next page has the sheep with no wool.

Her class in training but after there done with class they go to earth dressed up the same.

July 24, 2000
A wonderful book for the imagination and sense of humor
We found this book to be very funny. I think it will be most appreciated by adults who can associate all the double meanings in the book. The younger children will find that just the silliness of the references is funny enough to enjoy it. If they have younger siblings, they may immediatly associate the double meaning to their own family life! Definitely a 5 star book though. We came to know this book when it was featured in our neighborhood library's story hour.

March 15, 1999
Great present for expectant parents
This is supposedly for children, but makes a very fun present for expectant parents- especially first-timers. It provides welcome comic relief from all those "how to be a perfect parent" books!

March 23, 1998
How do we interpret what we see of another world?
The main reason kids may love this book is clear: the hilarious pictures and the outrageous way the professor, an alien (from another planet) explains life on Earth.

One reason parents happily read it time and again is because it can be appreciated on mulitple levels, including one with greater meaning: anyone from one culture may misunderstand, misinterpret or misrepresent what he/she is seeing in another culture.

Like Prof. Xargle, we all tell others what we "know". This book reminds us to reconsider and look again.

You can lead some great discussions with children after reading this book.

November 11, 1997
Savor the wit of an alien lecturer as he describes babies.

If you are looking for a way to amuse kids from 5 to 10 (and include a few laughs for yourself), sample this charming lecture from Professor Xargle. An alien's hilarious view of babies begs to be read over and over. Brought to life through delightful cartoon illustrations filled with sight gags and amusing details, the simple text is a perfect bedtime read aloud. Add an academic's nasal drone for the full effect and enjoy the sound of your children's laughter.

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