Absentminded Mister Whistler always has a song in his head and a dance in his feet. In a rush to catch the train, he is so distracted he loses his ticket. Is it in the bottom pockets of his big coat or the top pockets of his jacket? Perhaps he slipped it into his waistcoat…Where is Mister Whistler’s ticket?
I’m liking
As we have come to expect from Gecko Press, the production values in this book are very high. It’s superbly produced and the images, by Gavin Bishop, are outstanding. I love the attention to detail in this book – the cover to cover, it’s delicious!!
This book is one of Mahy’s last – published posthumously – and has all of her vim and vigour. It’s the kind of book that you can get your child to predict what’s going to happen next and have a laugh together at Mr Whistler’s antics.
The conclusion
Fabulous. Definitely one for the permanent collection and a great reminder of Mahy at her best.
