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Sweet Pickles #22
Kiss Me, I'm Vulture
Vain Vulture is certain he’s stronger, taller, and more gorgeous than anyone else. A bejewelled dandy, he spends most of his time looking in his mirror.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
About the author
Richard Hefter
108 books7 followersRichard Hefter met children's author Jacquelyn Reinach in 1975. He was contracted at the time to write 26 books for the publishers Holt. After the contract expired he formed a publishing venture, Euphrosyne, with Reinach.
He is known as the creator of Stickybear and as the co-creator (with Reinach) and illustrator for the Sweet Pickles[1] library of books, and for the Strawberry Library of First Learning. The Sweet Pickles series went on to sell 40 million copies. Hefter described his aim as "trying to help children understand things like shyness, laziness and embarrassment in a humorous way."
He is known as the creator of Stickybear and as the co-creator (with Reinach) and illustrator for the Sweet Pickles[1] library of books, and for the Strawberry Library of First Learning. The Sweet Pickles series went on to sell 40 million copies. Hefter described his aim as "trying to help children understand things like shyness, laziness and embarrassment in a humorous way."
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October 3, 2022
A parade is coming, Vulture is ready to shine!
Characterization excels as we learn about Vulture. He's not arrogant, pushy, or overbearing in the slightest despite his touch of vanity. Vulture sees an opportunity of a lifetime though subtlety is lost on his friends. I think we've all been there. Great colouration, nice flow to the tale, and a lesson tucked in without being preachy.
The story hints at a plot twist, we know it's coming, but what exactly is it? Well, you'll have to read it and find out.
Characterization excels as we learn about Vulture. He's not arrogant, pushy, or overbearing in the slightest despite his touch of vanity. Vulture sees an opportunity of a lifetime though subtlety is lost on his friends. I think we've all been there. Great colouration, nice flow to the tale, and a lesson tucked in without being preachy.
The story hints at a plot twist, we know it's coming, but what exactly is it? Well, you'll have to read it and find out.
September 11, 2007
Loved this book! One of my favorites from the series...quite fitting considering I am somewhat vain!
December 16, 2020
A trip back to my childhood! I re-read this one just before I gifted the copy to my niece and nephew. I can't wait to read them all with the kiddos! Their mom and I had such a nice memory of those books (and the nifty little picklemobile book holder!) and it will be nice to pass them along to the next generation.
September 10, 2016
Adorable!
October 23, 2021
I've not read many in this series because they seem a little too preachy to me. But in this one Vulture is everything wonderful he says he is, and his spirit is not quashed, and it's gently but truly funny. Rounded up to four stars because vultures are awesome irl, too.
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