Questions About The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury

by Bill Watterson

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what is hobbes, a figment of calvin's imagination or magic?

Kateřina What do you mean? He's a tiger.…moreWhat do you mean? He's a tiger.(less)

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Would this book be a good gift to my 7-year-old nephew?

Olivia Probably. You may have to help him read a bit, but it's worth it for the laughs.…moreProbably. You may have to help him read a bit, but it's worth it for the laughs.(less)

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AMAZING!! this was simply brilliant. I feel this has to be one of if not greatest kids story you can find today. I honestly cannot find anything wrong with it. I believe you are an amazing author and should definitely stick to this because you truly accelerate in this style of writing. CAN YOU GIVE US MORE?

Eric Williams I would absolutely LOVE for this comic strip to come back!

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I love this book but is hobbes real?

Eric Williams Bill Watterson left the question of Hobbes' reality rather ambiguous. If only Calvin is around, then Hobbes is real; but if other people are present, …moreBill Watterson left the question of Hobbes' reality rather ambiguous. If only Calvin is around, then Hobbes is real; but if other people are present, then he's only a stuffed animal. (See the Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_....)(less)

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Why do they look stupid??!!????!!!????