Professor Puffendorf's Secret Potions

by Robin Tzannes, Korky Paul

When Professor Puffendorf, the world's greatest scientist, leaves her laboratory to the care of her assistant, Slag, she gives him the opportunity to steal her top-secret potion.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Magic, Fantasy, Humor

36 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Robin Tzannes is an American author and creative director for advertising. He has contributed children’s book reviews to The New York Times and led workshops on writing and other topics.

Reviews

[Esra Çil]

I read it with my students in our English reading lesson. It was an interesting read with good vocabulary choices overall. We had such pleasure reading it and listening to the audio book. However, we expected plot twists and a better ending, also the activity book could have been more challenging.

[Mender]

I have no idea why but my 6 year old really loves this book. It's quite cute, and the inventions are gorgeously illustrated.

Daft. But cute.

[Cindy]

Well do they plan on leaving him there….

[Simon Jongekryg]

Professor Puffendorf’s Secret Potions is a really creative and funny story that shows readers the power of karma and greed. When Professor Puffendorf had to leave her laboratory for a conference Slag (her assistant) was left all alone and ended up getting into the Professor’s top-secret potion safe. Slag, filled with greed decided he would steal all of the valuable potions and become rich off of them. However, when testing out the potions something went terribly wrong and backfired ruining Slag’s plan. The illustrations were very important throughout the story and covered the entirety of each page throughout the book. This was such a creative story that uses the power of imagination and science to draw in readers. Great read for any reader!

[Barbara]

A cautionary tale about the wisdom of doing as you are old. Very funny, with detailed illustrations. Features Professor Puffendorf, the world's greatest scientist - and very definitely female!

[mai]

Yo y ese libro éramos bff en 5to de primaria

[Portable]

This busily illustrated storybook provides a strong female role-model in the part of Professor Puffendorf, the scientist whose potions are crazily effective, and there's lots to talk about in the detailed illustrations. Although not written byValerie Thomas, this book bears a close resemblance to the style of Winnie the Witch, so fans of Winnie will n odoubt enjoy this read.

[Chechoui]

I read this book as a fan of Korky Paul's illustrations. I think this book is an empowering read for young girls as it depicts a famous, independent female scientist. The cute guinea pig character is an added treat to this story. The rich, colorful illustrations are detailed and can be viewed again and again with more details being found each time. There is also a nice moral of the story at the end.

[Jody Ellis]

What's not to love? The illustrations are busy which lead to lots of side stories that get kids talking. What a wonderfully imaginative book with a solid message that dishonesty, and expecting everything for nothing generally lands you in trouble. A perfect read for scientists!

[Kak]

hilarious

[Qt]

Detailed artwork and a fun story!