Ned and the Joybaloo

by Hiawyn Oram

Ned insists on squeezing too much mischief out of the nights he plays with the wondrous creature called the Joybaloo, with the result that it fades away and he must discover how to make his own joy.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

26 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Hiawyn Oram is a very successful author of children's books in Britain. Her books include the popular Not-So-Grizzly Bear Stories, the Animal Heroes series, and Mona the Vampire. She lives in London.

Reviews

[Pieter Decuyper · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nostalgie. Gelezen voor René

[Hockley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ned and the Joybaloo made my All time top 5 picture books list!

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[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous art, but the ending is a bit moralistic for my taste.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonderful illustrations — story is nothing special; wish the mom was portrayed a little better but I’m also gruff at times so perhaps that’s truthful.

[Joe Stivala · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book as a child