A Long Way From Home by E. Baguley (2008) Paperback

by Elizabeth Baguley, Jane Chapman (Illustrator)

A Long Way from Home At bedtime in the burrow Moz is squished and squashed by sleepy rabbits. Crumpled and cross, he asks to go with his friend Albatross to the icy lands of the North Star. So off they fly, but when Moz gets lost he finds himself cold and lonely, and a long way from home. Full description

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Juvenile, Fiction, Rabbits, Family

25 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Elizabeth Baguley was born in Nottinghamshire and has worked there as a teacher in both primary and secondary schools for many years. She lives with her husband and two daughters in a village to the north of the county. She began writing when her children were small, having been captivated by the picture books which she read to them.

As well as a writer, she is a story-teller for both adults and children.

Reviews

[Nohemí González · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una historia muy tierna a mi hija le encantó

[Ellena Eaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice story about a tiny rabbit going on an adventure to find somewhere less squashed to sleep. Beautifully illustrated and lovely story.

[Angel Torres · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely tale 🐇

[Alice Maton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations and descriptions. Nice easy read. It can be used to talk about being happy with what we have got and appreciating the people around us, even if we get annoyed sometimes. In an educational way, it can be used to talk about animal habitats and climates in different parts of the world. Also, I like that they use an albatross, a bird not often talked about.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute illustrations but an overall predictable and not especially inventive story about a little rabbit who feels his bunny den is too crowded (especially with his favorite sister constantly squeezing him like a teddy bear) so he hitches a ride with an albatross to the cold and snowy north where he, inevitably, feels cold and lonely and wants all the things he was tired of before before, he wants to go home--which he, inevitably, does.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely beautiful illustrations. A story with a simple message about a little bunny that grew dissatisfied with his home environment and went out to seek something better. He found a place that was everything he had wanted but realized he’d prefer his own home.

I really love this book. While the plot of the story may not be wildly original, I think this is one of life’s most important lessons — to see the positive aspects of what you have. The story and illustrations hold the attention. The book is very well constructed.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tämä kuvakirja on meidän perheelle jo pidempiaikainen tuttavuus. Jontte-pupun talvista seikkailua on luettu useaan otteeseen, mutta se pitää edelleen tyttäret kirjan ääreen liimattuina joka kerta kun tämä opus kirjastosta meille rantautuu. Kenties Jontte-pupu on niin taidokkaasti kuvitettu, että tytöt päätyvät vain äidin tavoin henkäilemään ja ihastelemaan kaunista kuvitusta.

[Kalynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Illustrator Jane Chapman did an excellent job of capturing my warmth and attention for Noah, the smallest bunny in the family. That first page spread of them sleeping in their burrow--so great. The story, was also one that is relatable to children...of always wanting something different, something else. A grass is always greener type of story, when many times what we have is just what we need.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah, the smallest bunny, is tired of being squished and squashed in the burrow during bedtime by sleepy bunnies, so he leaves the burrow seeking space. When the Albatross flies Noah to the land of the North Star, Noah falls into a mirrored cave, where he discovers that he longs for his life back in the burrow being squished and squashed.

[Jessica · Rating 2 out of 5]

A rabbit named Noah leaves the best because his sister Ella always crowds him when he sleeps. But then he gets cold when he ventures off on his own. The story wasn't particularly interesting, but the artwork was stunning, especially all the ice.

[Tamadur Almahdi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Snow and the warmth of family love..<3

[Amanda Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute.

[Vitória Luly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fofo, confortável.

[Ygrable · Rating 4 out of 5]

Edad recomendada, a partir de 5-6 años.

[Grace Duthie · Rating 3 out of 5]

* Beautiful illustrations.
* A nice bedtime story.
* Not much depth, perhaps not one I would choose to read to a class and discuss/create wider curriculum links.

[Sabrina Henry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about a bunny who left home and went elsewhere to live because he thought his home was too small and he was being squished by his siblings. He got lost in the snow and cold but tried to find his way back home and eventually, he did.
The illustrations in this book are lovely and I liked the color scheme. Can be used to teach children about family, solving problems, habitats, etc.

[Sharlene Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Noah is tired of being squished and squashed by his brothers and sisters in their cozy little burrow. He went to the land of the North Star in hopes of finding a lot more room to move around. Will Noah find what he's looking for?
This book can be use when teaching habitats.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rabbit resents sharing its sleeping hours with its vast array of relatives until it encounters its own repeated reflection in an ice palace. Then it realises how little fun it it is for everyone else to be alone with him.

[Ana LibrariAna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely picture book with beautiful illustrations. A great book for showing how characters change from the beginning to the end and about being careful of what you wish for - because it just might come true.

[Tessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent little book with good illustrations. The text was a little flat but the message was good and the illustrations were cozy.

[Corinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute/beautiful illustrations. There is nothing like a trip away from home to make you appreciate what you have more.

[Moodles · Rating 3 out of 5]

19/03/26!!I really liked this book but this book teaches you not to go from home.