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The Humundo Sorterium
The Humundo Sorterium will be the second book brought to you by author Daniel Thompson and illustrator Connor Edwards. Following on from the success of The Christmas Tale of Elaine Gale this is another 5000(ish) word story written entirely in rhyme about a young boy's adventure to the 'Humundo Sorterium' Baby Making Factory.
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
Buddy’s wonderer is sent spinning the day his Grand-pa tells him about the Humundo Sorterium. He’d always thought babies were made by storks & now Grand-pa is saying they're made in this… machine.Well of course the only way to be certain is to go on an adventure and find out for himself. He waits for Grand-pa to fall asleep, packs some jam sandwiches and heads for the watering hole to find a stork to confirm his Grand-pa's story.
Along the way he meets Handsome Henry a stork who tells the tale of how babies used to be individual, created by nature and delivered by storks; however now they are made in batches by a baby making machine in a factory. The Humundo Sorterium is less concerned with individuality and more concerned with the efficiency and productivity of the factory.
Henry and Buddy journey to the factory, working together to overcome some obstacles along the way. Raven gatekeeper Madame Megan and her army of clockwork crows try to stop them in their tracks, but with some quick thinking and teamwork they make it to the factory.
Together they try to overthrow Baroness Von Adlevine and destroy The Humundo Sorterium once and for all. But of course, things are not as straight forward as they had hoped.
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
Buddy’s wonderer is sent spinning the day his Grand-pa tells him about the Humundo Sorterium. He’d always thought babies were made by storks & now Grand-pa is saying they're made in this… machine.Well of course the only way to be certain is to go on an adventure and find out for himself. He waits for Grand-pa to fall asleep, packs some jam sandwiches and heads for the watering hole to find a stork to confirm his Grand-pa's story.
Along the way he meets Handsome Henry a stork who tells the tale of how babies used to be individual, created by nature and delivered by storks; however now they are made in batches by a baby making machine in a factory. The Humundo Sorterium is less concerned with individuality and more concerned with the efficiency and productivity of the factory.
Henry and Buddy journey to the factory, working together to overcome some obstacles along the way. Raven gatekeeper Madame Megan and her army of clockwork crows try to stop them in their tracks, but with some quick thinking and teamwork they make it to the factory.
Together they try to overthrow Baroness Von Adlevine and destroy The Humundo Sorterium once and for all. But of course, things are not as straight forward as they had hoped.
96 pages, Paperback
First published May 12, 2019
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June 24, 2019
This is the perfect collaboration between words and images. Thompson and Edwards truly are a team to be noted and watched, and bought of course.
The story is written in poetry, much like Seuss. If you intend to read it a child who may be more sensitive then perhaps an adult should read it first. The body parts and the baby making machine may be a little disconcerting for some children. Then again there will be plenty who will enjoy a story that is just a tad different.
As a parent of a once every reluctant reader I embrace any kind of book that manages to capture the imagination of a child, teen or anyone for that matter. If a book can do that, then the author has done their job. I look forward to introducing this book to my grandson.
Now to the story of the Sorterium. I can't commend the author enough for bringing an important topic to the table and melding it together with a story that will fascinate and draw readers in. It's all about individuality and not having to feel as if we have to conform to the pressures of society. To feel as if we have to be like everyone else to be accepted. Instead we should embrace our individuality and let others embrace theirs. It's a good message.
The 21st century kids may not be as acquainted with the joy of Dr Seuss as older generations. The Grinch movies certainly don't give the entire flavour of the magic of the books.
Thompson has the ability to create the same word magic and Edward the same illustration magic of Theodor Seuss Geisel, which is big praise in a world full of gazillions of talented authors and illustrators, but not given lightly at all. Both The Humundo Sorterium and The Christmas Tale of Elaine Gale are fantastically entertaining, incredibly beautiful and great reads.
It's a children's book that can be read by all age groups. A colourful collaboration between the author Daniel Thompson and the illustrator Connor Edwards. A book I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
*I received a courtesy copy*
The story is written in poetry, much like Seuss. If you intend to read it a child who may be more sensitive then perhaps an adult should read it first. The body parts and the baby making machine may be a little disconcerting for some children. Then again there will be plenty who will enjoy a story that is just a tad different.
As a parent of a once every reluctant reader I embrace any kind of book that manages to capture the imagination of a child, teen or anyone for that matter. If a book can do that, then the author has done their job. I look forward to introducing this book to my grandson.
Now to the story of the Sorterium. I can't commend the author enough for bringing an important topic to the table and melding it together with a story that will fascinate and draw readers in. It's all about individuality and not having to feel as if we have to conform to the pressures of society. To feel as if we have to be like everyone else to be accepted. Instead we should embrace our individuality and let others embrace theirs. It's a good message.
The 21st century kids may not be as acquainted with the joy of Dr Seuss as older generations. The Grinch movies certainly don't give the entire flavour of the magic of the books.
Thompson has the ability to create the same word magic and Edward the same illustration magic of Theodor Seuss Geisel, which is big praise in a world full of gazillions of talented authors and illustrators, but not given lightly at all. Both The Humundo Sorterium and The Christmas Tale of Elaine Gale are fantastically entertaining, incredibly beautiful and great reads.
It's a children's book that can be read by all age groups. A colourful collaboration between the author Daniel Thompson and the illustrator Connor Edwards. A book I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
*I received a courtesy copy*
June 20, 2019
This was an absolutely wonderful story to share with my Daughter, and is one we have already enjoyed three times since first opening the front page.
Although my Daughter is 3, her speech and language are advanced, and she is certainly a bookworm just like myself, however she particularly enjoyed the rhymes and flow of the poetry, bouncing along to the rhythm of the book, and goggling away at various scenes within it. The story was well thought out and had us both highly entertained from start to very end.
My daughter chattered away each time we put the book down, chattering about what had happened so far and guessing (rather comically) at what might happen next.
The illustrations are absolutely wonderful, and opened countless opportunities to chat about what was in the pictures. We had a lot of fun looking at the creatures and situations we had read about, often rereading a couple of verses to relate them directly to the images in the book.
Reading this really made me remember enjoying Dr Seuss when I was younger, with much fun and games throughout the story, much silliness that was tweaked just enough to almost be believable whilst at the same time managing to be utterly ridiculous in the very best ways.
Having read this several times already, I know that this has quickly become a very firm favourite in our household, with many hours of enjoyment ahead of us. And in the words of my daughter “when is next one coming?” 🤣🤷♀️
Although my Daughter is 3, her speech and language are advanced, and she is certainly a bookworm just like myself, however she particularly enjoyed the rhymes and flow of the poetry, bouncing along to the rhythm of the book, and goggling away at various scenes within it. The story was well thought out and had us both highly entertained from start to very end.
My daughter chattered away each time we put the book down, chattering about what had happened so far and guessing (rather comically) at what might happen next.
The illustrations are absolutely wonderful, and opened countless opportunities to chat about what was in the pictures. We had a lot of fun looking at the creatures and situations we had read about, often rereading a couple of verses to relate them directly to the images in the book.
Reading this really made me remember enjoying Dr Seuss when I was younger, with much fun and games throughout the story, much silliness that was tweaked just enough to almost be believable whilst at the same time managing to be utterly ridiculous in the very best ways.
Having read this several times already, I know that this has quickly become a very firm favourite in our household, with many hours of enjoyment ahead of us. And in the words of my daughter “when is next one coming?” 🤣🤷♀️
September 15, 2019
Having read and LOVED The Christmas Tale of Elaine Gale, I was only too happy to read and review The Humundo Sorterium by Daniel Thompson and what another fabulous book it is!
If you and your children enjoy wonderfully imaginative, rhyming stories then you will LOVE this book. It is unique and highly entertaining with a very important message for us all.
Such excellent use of language. I have a few new favourite words now! This author has a natural way with words.
The illustrations are just awesome and compliment the story perfectly. Daniel Thompson and Connor Edwards make an excellent team and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next. This is most definitely another book of theirs which I will happily buy for nieces, nephews and friends.
I recommend to all with younger children. Mine are 19 and 17, although I’m sure they’d both still enjoy it all the same.
Many thanks to Daniel Thompson for my gorgeous review copy.
I will treasure it and plan to pass it on to my future grandchildren (hopefully, if we’re blessed with any. Not too soon though!).
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If you and your children enjoy wonderfully imaginative, rhyming stories then you will LOVE this book. It is unique and highly entertaining with a very important message for us all.
Such excellent use of language. I have a few new favourite words now! This author has a natural way with words.
The illustrations are just awesome and compliment the story perfectly. Daniel Thompson and Connor Edwards make an excellent team and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next. This is most definitely another book of theirs which I will happily buy for nieces, nephews and friends.
I recommend to all with younger children. Mine are 19 and 17, although I’m sure they’d both still enjoy it all the same.
Many thanks to Daniel Thompson for my gorgeous review copy.
I will treasure it and plan to pass it on to my future grandchildren (hopefully, if we’re blessed with any. Not too soon though!).
https://chataboutbooks.blog/2019/09/1...
July 8, 2019
This is my second read by this author.
This is a great read for all ages. I found it to be a refreshing and enjoyable read. I read it first on my own and then read it to my friends daughter who absolutely loved it.
In this day and age of so much technology I do believe a book needs to grab the child from the start and keep their attention all the way through. This book succeeded. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
This is a great read for all ages. I found it to be a refreshing and enjoyable read. I read it first on my own and then read it to my friends daughter who absolutely loved it.
In this day and age of so much technology I do believe a book needs to grab the child from the start and keep their attention all the way through. This book succeeded. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
July 8, 2019
Review to follow
December 19, 2019
I was attracted to this book by the delightful cover and appealing blurb. I loved the idea of a youngster with an enquiring mind going on a mini adventure. I was even more delighted to find that the whole story is told in verse, and that the book is filled with colourful illustrations
supporting the humorous poetry.
The story centres on a little boy called Buddy, who has set off to find the Humundo Sorterium, a place where babies are made, which his grand-pa has told him about. His grand-pa said that babies are made in a machine at the Humundo Sorterium, and Buddy wants to discover for himself whether this is really true. On his way there, he meets a stork called Handsome Henry who confirms that babies are indeed made in a machine at the Humundo Sorterium. Handsome Henry agrees to fly Buddy there to see for himself.
Along the way they meet Madame Megan and her clockwork crows who guard the route to the Humundo Sorterium. The crows will not let them pass. However, Madame Megan tells Buddy that there is a way to destroy the crows, and allow him and Handsome Henry to pass unobstructed.
Having succeeded in reaching the Humundo Sorterium, they find the machine. It is making identical babies from identical parts. Buddy presses all the buttons on the machine in the hope of producing unique individuals, rather then the uniform ones it is currently churning out. This brings Baroness Von Adlevine to confront the pair, and threaten Buddy with dismemberment.
How he escapes and wins the day is cleverly told in this fabulously entertaining rhyming story for young readers.
The verse flows well, and the inclusion of some whimsical fictitious words adds to the comedy value and quirkiness of the rhyme.
To my delight, there is even a puzzle to solve within the rhyme. Our intrepid explorer, Buddy, must find the answer to the puzzle, posed by Madame Megan, to be allowed to continue on his journey. He has three chances to get it right or be arrested and taken before the wicked Baroness Von Adlevine to decide his fate.
There is a moral to this story, and that is, that it matters not what or who we are, our abilities, talents or characteristics, we each bring something unique and special to the world in which we live. We are all wonderful and amazing individuals!
I found The Humundo Sorterium delightfully funny and entertaining. Children will, I'm sure, be captivated by this rhyming story, as well as the amusing sketches which help to bring this story to life.
supporting the humorous poetry.
The story centres on a little boy called Buddy, who has set off to find the Humundo Sorterium, a place where babies are made, which his grand-pa has told him about. His grand-pa said that babies are made in a machine at the Humundo Sorterium, and Buddy wants to discover for himself whether this is really true. On his way there, he meets a stork called Handsome Henry who confirms that babies are indeed made in a machine at the Humundo Sorterium. Handsome Henry agrees to fly Buddy there to see for himself.
Along the way they meet Madame Megan and her clockwork crows who guard the route to the Humundo Sorterium. The crows will not let them pass. However, Madame Megan tells Buddy that there is a way to destroy the crows, and allow him and Handsome Henry to pass unobstructed.
Having succeeded in reaching the Humundo Sorterium, they find the machine. It is making identical babies from identical parts. Buddy presses all the buttons on the machine in the hope of producing unique individuals, rather then the uniform ones it is currently churning out. This brings Baroness Von Adlevine to confront the pair, and threaten Buddy with dismemberment.
How he escapes and wins the day is cleverly told in this fabulously entertaining rhyming story for young readers.
The verse flows well, and the inclusion of some whimsical fictitious words adds to the comedy value and quirkiness of the rhyme.
To my delight, there is even a puzzle to solve within the rhyme. Our intrepid explorer, Buddy, must find the answer to the puzzle, posed by Madame Megan, to be allowed to continue on his journey. He has three chances to get it right or be arrested and taken before the wicked Baroness Von Adlevine to decide his fate.
There is a moral to this story, and that is, that it matters not what or who we are, our abilities, talents or characteristics, we each bring something unique and special to the world in which we live. We are all wonderful and amazing individuals!
I found The Humundo Sorterium delightfully funny and entertaining. Children will, I'm sure, be captivated by this rhyming story, as well as the amusing sketches which help to bring this story to life.
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