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He Duda (Popular Fiction)
Das Leben von He Duda ist voller Fragen. He Duda weiß nicht, was er ist, er weiß nicht, wo er wohnen und was er essen soll. Und er weiß nicht, warum er so große Füße hat. Doch auf alles findet sich eine Antwort …
26 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1992
About the author
Jon Blake
95 books43 followersJon Blake (see https://www.youtube.com/@jonblakeauthor) is the author of over sixty books, primarily for children and teenagers: most recently YA novel "Second Quality Dragon" which was featured in a Goodreads giveaway.
"Thimble Monkey Superstar", featuring disabled narrator Jams, based on Jon's son, was shortlisted for the 2017 Laugh Out Loud awards (Lollies): there are three sequels.
Jon was brought up in Southampton and now lives in Cardiff, where he teaches creative writing at http://parkwrite.com. His successes include the picture book “You’re A Hero, Daley B” (ill. Axel Scheffler, worldwide sales of over 500,000) and “Little Stupendo” (shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award).
Other big sellers include “One Girl School” (over 35,000), "Stinky Finger's House of Fun" and literacy hour favourite “Mark Two”.
In 1995 Jon’s TV play ‘Life’ was shortlisted for a Writers Guild Award, while in 2002 he won a BBC Talent award for his adult radio sitcom “Degrees R Us” (series broadcast on BBC Radio Wales). Jon is particularly noted for original and anarchic humour, typified by the “House of Fun” series. However he has also written politically-charged fiction for an older readership.
Born in Mortimer, Berkshire, and living in Southampton between 1960 and 1973, Jon went to Exeter University, but dropped out from his drama course and worked in a furniture shop in Winchester before continuing studies at York University and Bretton Hall. He subsequently became a teacher and community centre warden in Peterborough and Nottingham.
Jon moved to Cardiff, Wales in 1987.
Besides being a writer, Jon has been involved in many community projects and is also an activist, musician and songwriter.
Jon’s critically acclaimed 2008 novel, “The Last Free Cat”, has a website at http://www.feela.wordpress.com. "The Last Free Cat" was selected for the ILA's Young Choices list of 2013 - the very best YA books published in the US.
"Thimble Monkey Superstar", featuring disabled narrator Jams, based on Jon's son, was shortlisted for the 2017 Laugh Out Loud awards (Lollies): there are three sequels.
Jon was brought up in Southampton and now lives in Cardiff, where he teaches creative writing at http://parkwrite.com. His successes include the picture book “You’re A Hero, Daley B” (ill. Axel Scheffler, worldwide sales of over 500,000) and “Little Stupendo” (shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award).
Other big sellers include “One Girl School” (over 35,000), "Stinky Finger's House of Fun" and literacy hour favourite “Mark Two”.
In 1995 Jon’s TV play ‘Life’ was shortlisted for a Writers Guild Award, while in 2002 he won a BBC Talent award for his adult radio sitcom “Degrees R Us” (series broadcast on BBC Radio Wales). Jon is particularly noted for original and anarchic humour, typified by the “House of Fun” series. However he has also written politically-charged fiction for an older readership.
Born in Mortimer, Berkshire, and living in Southampton between 1960 and 1973, Jon went to Exeter University, but dropped out from his drama course and worked in a furniture shop in Winchester before continuing studies at York University and Bretton Hall. He subsequently became a teacher and community centre warden in Peterborough and Nottingham.
Jon moved to Cardiff, Wales in 1987.
Besides being a writer, Jon has been involved in many community projects and is also an activist, musician and songwriter.
Jon’s critically acclaimed 2008 novel, “The Last Free Cat”, has a website at http://www.feela.wordpress.com. "The Last Free Cat" was selected for the ILA's Young Choices list of 2013 - the very best YA books published in the US.
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June 28, 2023
This book is full of nostalgia. It is a childhood book that my Mum would read before bed to my brother and I. As I have grown up, the text and language have played heavily on my life. I look at the text as being simplistic and it is not, by any stretch of the imagination, a ground breaking picture book. However, it has lived with me since I was in school and I have ever been quoting the ending.
July 31, 2022
Was able to understand most of the book with a beginner German level! It's very inspiring. The plot is quite childish.
May 17, 2020
Benny B 🐰❤️
April 24, 2025
Hab mir vor angst vor dem Wiesel fast eingestuhlt
June 5, 2024
meh. underwhelming as far as children's books go. plus the German version is full of spelling mistakes.
December 26, 2023
Handlung
[Klappentext]
„Das Leben von He Duda ist voller Fragen. He Duda weiß nicht, was er ist, er weiß nicht, wo er wohnen und was er essen soll.
Und er weiß nicht, warum er so große Füße hat.
Doch auf alles findet sich eine Antwort.“
Fazit
Eine schöne Geschichte vom Kaninchen Duda, dass nicht weiß was er ist, wo er wohnt und noch viele Fragen die den kleinen Hüpfer beschäftigen. Auf seiner Suche findet er hier und da eine Antwort auf seine Fragen. Der Text ist sehr leicht und verständlich geschrieben und die Illustrationen helfen vor allem jüngeren Kindern die Geschichte zu verstehen. Die Bilder sind liebevoll gestaltet und super auf die Geschichte abgestimmt. Beim Vorlesen können Kinder aus der Geschichte etwas mitnehmen und durch dir Schreibweise hat man Spaß an den Texten.
[Klappentext]
„Das Leben von He Duda ist voller Fragen. He Duda weiß nicht, was er ist, er weiß nicht, wo er wohnen und was er essen soll.
Und er weiß nicht, warum er so große Füße hat.
Doch auf alles findet sich eine Antwort.“
Fazit
Eine schöne Geschichte vom Kaninchen Duda, dass nicht weiß was er ist, wo er wohnt und noch viele Fragen die den kleinen Hüpfer beschäftigen. Auf seiner Suche findet er hier und da eine Antwort auf seine Fragen. Der Text ist sehr leicht und verständlich geschrieben und die Illustrationen helfen vor allem jüngeren Kindern die Geschichte zu verstehen. Die Bilder sind liebevoll gestaltet und super auf die Geschichte abgestimmt. Beim Vorlesen können Kinder aus der Geschichte etwas mitnehmen und durch dir Schreibweise hat man Spaß an den Texten.
July 31, 2012
where's the bloody cover? I am tired of doing all the work around here!
May 1, 2016
I am keen to know what happens to Daley B in his next adventure....
August 15, 2019
Maravilloso recuerdo de mi infancia. Muy agradecida de tenerlo en mi librero.
October 27, 2020
Just great. The kids laughed for the first half, then when the weasel shows up were absolutely gripped. Just brilliant, perfectly pitched.
April 7, 2021
Une histoire rigolote qui se change ensuite en histoire de peur - pour se terminer par une finale heureuse! On aime!
May 25, 2023
Nostalgi-resa till barndomen.
May 21, 2020
One of my favorite children’s books about a bunny that doesn’t know that he is a bunny! Short and amusing read!
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June 14, 2020I have been trying to find the title of this book for years after it scared the bloody hell out of me as a child. It was read aloud/animated on PBS and I was terrified of the weasel.
August 26, 2020
A funny story about a rabbit who doesn't know he is a rabbit.
June 3, 2024
Shoutout an Langeluders Namensgeber
July 27, 2024
I LOVE IT❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 21, 2022
This is a perfect book for my needs:
- Basic German, perfect for a mom learning the language.
- A well-crafted narrative, with a setup, climax, and excellent payoff/punchline.
- Some violence, which the kid always appreciates (and always wants to linger on the page where the rabbit drop-kicks the weasel out of the tree), but not enough to unsettle us (this isn't a Grimm story).
- Short but not, like, baby board-book short.
This has been in circulation for 1+ year as well; longevity at this age is also a remarkable feat!
- Basic German, perfect for a mom learning the language.
- A well-crafted narrative, with a setup, climax, and excellent payoff/punchline.
- Some violence, which the kid always appreciates (and always wants to linger on the page where the rabbit drop-kicks the weasel out of the tree), but not enough to unsettle us (this isn't a Grimm story).
- Short but not, like, baby board-book short.
This has been in circulation for 1+ year as well; longevity at this age is also a remarkable feat!
December 15, 2013
Kids review: The book was funny because Daley B did not know what he was. When the rabbits called him a hero after he found out he was a rabbit, he exclaimed "and I thought I was a rabbit!"
Parents review: The book was enjoyable and parents love it when the kids laugh at the humor (understanding the joke). I also like the questions Daley B asked in order to find out what he was (a nice introduction to different animal behavior, habitat, and food).
Parents review: The book was enjoyable and parents love it when the kids laugh at the humor (understanding the joke). I also like the questions Daley B asked in order to find out what he was (a nice introduction to different animal behavior, habitat, and food).
January 23, 2016
Daley B. doesn't know what he is. He sees all the animals in the forest, but can't figure out if he's one of them. Finally, he decides to live in a tree like the squirrels. A weasel comes along and attempts to eat Daley B., but he figures out what he big feet are for (flinging said weasel through the air). and discovers that he is a rabbit.
Illustrations are goofy and fun.
Illustrations are goofy and fun.
November 8, 2012
عن الارنب الذي لم يعرف ما ومن هو
قصة جميلة جدا
قصة جميلة جدا
April 9, 2014
Fun and clever story. And Daley B. looks like my 2-year-old.
March 15, 2016
Daley B's many questions about his identity and how he should live his life are answered when Jazzy D pays a visit to the woodland.
April 28, 2019
Daley B's many questions about his identity and how he should live his life are answered when Jazzy D pays a visit to the woodland.
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