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I challenge anyone who has read this far to share one today. All opinions expressed here are my own and the joy bubbling up: D is a direct result of the story and illustrations.

Thank you so much Wendy! My grandkids will love this series! Oct 20, Christoph Fischer rated it it was amazing. In the book Kellie and her colourful wider family provide a sparkling firework of laughs and absurdity. Few of us have but Kellie Culpepper has. I can't remember the last time that a children's book made me laugh so hard and often. Although the book is mostly set in the cottage of Aunt Kitty, wh "Kellie at Come-alive Cottage" by Wendy Unsworth is a funny, original and magical book for children.

Although the book is mostly set in the cottage of Aunt Kitty, who sometimes turns into a cat, the book has plenty of ideas and provides original laughs throughout the book. I was amazed how much Unsworth packed into this short book, particularly as children's books often suffer from a one-trick-pony syndrome and sometimes seem to use only one idea per story. This is really great fun, supported also by very entertaining illustrations. Jul 21, Anne rated it it was amazing. This is a short book at just under 50 pages, but it is the perfect read-aloud story for young children.

Packed full of the silliest of characters with the wildest of names and wonderfully illustrated by Frances Lee West. It reminded me of Pippi Longstocking and Roald Dahl's The Twits, and I was really bewitched by the story and I just know that children will be entranced too. Kellie, the heroine of the story, is the daughter of two explorers. Her two aunts; Aunt Sillime and Aunt Kitty are perfectl This is a short book at just under 50 pages, but it is the perfect read-aloud story for young children.

Her two aunts; Aunt Sillime and Aunt Kitty are perfectly bonkers, and Kellie spends a very unpredictable and exciting couple of days staying with Aunt Kitty in Come-alive Cottage. Spells go wrong and watering cans get annoyed, postmen are shrunk and a python appears. Welcome to the crazy, delightful and colourful world of Kellie and her family.

Christmas at Come-alive Cottage by Wendy Unsworth

A joy, for both children and adults. Jun 13, Sheri rated it it was amazing. Only thing is her spells never turn out wrong, Kellie never knows what will happen. Then Aunt Kitty makes a spell with a snake and it is up to Kellie to save the day.

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A very cute story, I read it twice, once by myself the second time to my grandchildren. The illustrations were very nice, Kellie and Aunt Kitty are so lovable. I highly recommend to children and adults who are young at heart!


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Oct 02, Mariana Llanos rated it it was amazing. This is a fun, smart book that I'm sure will delight young readers. It's full of oddities, silly illustrations and fun fonts. It plays with the absurd but in a way that doesn't feel forced.

I would recommend this book for second and third graders, even fourth graders. It is equally enjoyable for older readers, that, like me, still believe in magic. Unsworth's first book for children but I have a feeling that we'll be hearing a lot more of Kellie and her fantastic adventures.

To read This is a fun, smart book that I'm sure will delight young readers. To read my complete review go to my blog www. Aug 11, Tanja Russita rated it liked it. A nice and funny story. Author has a really vivid imagination! Be ready to be surprised in every sentence! For me there are even too many adventures: I'll translate the story to my daughter who doesn't read English and maybe update the review then. As for myself, I give four stars, not five, because I was amused, yes, but not overexcited with the plot, characters, and pictures, but maybe my daughter will be. I received a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

Nov 21, Dinaday rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book is well written and has whimsical illustrations that I liked. It's about a girl who has to go stay with her unusual aunt while her parents go exploring in Africa. Many fun, unexpected and magical things happen while she's there. I enjoyed reading it. It is comparable to one of my favorites,the classic "Amelia Bedelia" series. I would definitely recommend this book for any child to read. Dec 02, Mmouse rated it it was amazing. I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads on January 6, and loved it.

The last time a kids book made me laugh so hard was when I first read the Amelia Bedilia books to my daughter. Now this book is for my grand daughter. I'll probably purchase the rest of the books for her too. Oct 04, Laurie rated it it was amazing. I really enjoyed this quirky and fun children's book, it reminded me of classics like Mrs Piggle Wiggle and Amelia Bedilia, this adorable story is perfect for some read-aloud time.

Readers of all ages will enjoy getting to know Aunt Kitty and her hilarious mixed up magic at the Come-alive Cottage. Matty rated it really liked it Jan 20, Nicola Fantom marked it as to-read Nov 17, Frederick Rotzien marked it as to-read Nov 17, Jo Ricker marked it as to-read Nov 17, Cole Marie Mckinnon marked it as to-read Nov 17, Katrina Mcghee marked it as to-read Nov 17, Seanna Yeager marked it as to-read Nov 17, Jason marked it as to-read Nov 17, Rachel Hall marked it as to-read Nov 17, Franka marked it as to-read Nov 18, Julia Conway marked it as to-read Nov 18, Amber marked it as to-read Nov 18, Suan Watts marked it as to-read Nov 18, Cheryl Bradley marked it as to-read Nov 18, Daniel Bateman marked it as to-read Nov 18, Sue marked it as to-read Nov 18, Carol marked it as to-read Nov 18, Debbie Carnes marked it as to-read Nov 18, Tonya marked it as to-read Nov 18, Sandra Beck marked it as to-read Nov 18, Lauren Pike marked it as to-read Nov 18, Kim marked it as to-read Nov 18, Callie marked it as to-read Nov 18, Joy Adams marked it as to-read Nov 18, Tammy Pooser marked it as to-read Nov 18, Betty marked it as to-read Nov 18, June marked it as to-read Nov 18, Ron marked it as to-read Nov 18, Rachella Baker marked it as to-read Nov 19, Reader marked it as to-read Nov 19, This is the second adventure for Kellie at Come-alive Cottage.

All the Come-alives are here; the grumpy watering can and his friend the outside tap, the kind-hearted dish, the story-telling lampshade and many more! A fun, read-aloud chapter book. Catastrophe at Come-alive Cottage Nov 13, It is Aunt Kitty's birthday and at Come-alive Cottage everyone is ready for a wonderful party. But where is Aunt Kitty?

And why is there a huge hole in the fence at Growler's Safari Park? Kellie and her father, Colonel Culpepper, go rushing into the lion's den but can they save Aunt Kitty from cat-astrophe? This is the third adventure for Kellie and her family at Come-alive Cottage. Mirabelle the grandma of all cars is there, along with Harriet the baby dragon, Slowly the snail and all the Come-alives!

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Christmas at Come-alive Cottage Nov 14, But when a whole glass of her greenish, orangish, purplish, brownish, reddish, yellowish spell-mixture is accidentally spilled into the pot, everything starts to go wrong! Can Aunt kitty put everything right in time for Christmas Day? Share your thoughts with other customers.


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