Eulalie and the Hopping Head

by David Small

A reissue, in a larger format, of the first picture book by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Smalls.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

David Small is the recipient of the Caldecott Medal, a Christopher Medal, and the E. B. White Award for his picture books, which include Imogene's Antlers, The Gardener, and So, You Want to Be President? He lives in Mendon, Michigan.

Reviews

[Mir · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an unusual and imaginative story. Small is certainly a good artist -- maybe too good, as I admit I found the slumped doll and the hopping head a bit creepy. I had read this as a child and not really liked it, although I found the funny part funnier back then.

[gkbowood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was beyond hysterical the first time I read it! I took it to work and one of my co-workers was in tears but the rest were "what's so funny??" (Oh well, there's something for everyone) I plan to get the reprint that is in color and a bigger format.

[Gabe · Rating 1 out of 5]

Scared me

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vintage David Small. A child's first introduction to dramatic irony.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am charmed by small format and illustrations of the original edition, the one my library lent to me. I am delighted at the details, like the names of the characters and the use of 'toadflax.' I believe children would find the adventure hilarious. And all readers probably appreciate the theme.

(Just whatever you do, don't anyone think of it as a metaphor for adoption. You'll know why I say this once you read it.)

[K Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful and fun imagination this author has! My kids love the silliness and the illustrations are so well done - so much going on in each page that it keeps the kids busy for quite sometime. This is a keeper and one to share!

[Jessica Marquis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect little picture book about some animals who think they’ve found the perfect child–she doesn’t misbehave or make a peep!–until, strangely, her head starts popping off. She’s a babydoll, which the animals don’t have a category for. Fun and silly.

[Lucylu57 · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book when I was 6. Just read it again and had another laughing fit.

[Linda Rusche · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book so much! The illustrations are pure magic and the story premise is so uniquely fun! I really enjoyed it.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Strange but an endearing story

[Clementine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any book with a character called Mother Lumps has to be good...

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strange.

[Nux · Rating 5 out of 5]

So funny! ^_^

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't believe this is on here! My parents gave this to my children, and it's one that I really enjoy reading out loud. So weird.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amusing moral tale about how children are good even if they're not "perfect." The illustrations are lovely, and the bit where the head hops is quite amusing to the kids and the adult reader.

[Gillian Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightfully strange and slightly creepy.