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Tilly and Friends
Happy Hector
Meet Tilly and her friends! From the celebrated Polly Dunbar comes the second in a series of humorous stories about a lovable group of pals.
Hector the pig is very happy sitting on Tilly's lap, until Tiptoe, Pru, Tumpty, and Doodle squish their way in and spoil it. But Tilly knows how to show her friend Hector how special he is — by painting a picture just for him.
Hector the pig is very happy sitting on Tilly's lap, until Tiptoe, Pru, Tumpty, and Doodle squish their way in and spoil it. But Tilly knows how to show her friend Hector how special he is — by painting a picture just for him.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published October 14, 2008
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Polly Dunbar
81 books51 followersPolly Dunbar is the author-illustrator of many children’s books, including DOG BLUE, PENGUIN, and six stories featuring Tilly and Friends. She is also the illustrator of David Almond’s MY DAD'S A BIRDMAN. Polly Dunbar lives in Brighton, England.
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July 26, 2019
4/40 Reto de lectura para mis alumnos.
Demasiado infantil para alumnos de segundo, pero hay que tener en cuenta que tengo alumnos con muy diferentes niveles de lectura.
Creo que es un buen cuento para leer a niños más pequeños de dos o tres años. Corto, letras grandes y el enfado como tema principal.
Demasiado infantil para alumnos de segundo, pero hay que tener en cuenta que tengo alumnos con muy diferentes niveles de lectura.
Creo que es un buen cuento para leer a niños más pequeños de dos o tres años. Corto, letras grandes y el enfado como tema principal.
August 2, 2019
Happy Hector is the second installment of Polly Dunbar's Tilly and Friends picture-book series, in which a group of six best friends - Tilly the girl, Hector the pig, Pru the hen, Tumpty the elephant, Doodle the alligator, and Tiptoe the rabbit - "all live together in a little yellow house." Happily ensconced on Tilly's lap, Hector is having a great time, until everyone else tries to join in. Can his friends convince him to rejoin the group, when he goes off in a huff...?
Like its predecessor, Hello, Tilly , Dunbar's minimal text and appealing illustrations make this an ideal selection for the young toddler crowd. There's also more of an actual story to this one, and Hector's dismay at having to share Tilly's attention will ring true for many young reader-listeners.
Like its predecessor, Hello, Tilly , Dunbar's minimal text and appealing illustrations make this an ideal selection for the young toddler crowd. There's also more of an actual story to this one, and Hector's dismay at having to share Tilly's attention will ring true for many young reader-listeners.
December 10, 2009
"sharing, attention, feelings"
March 16, 2010
Love her illustrations as always!
December 23, 2019
Hauska idea kirjoittaa painotettavat sanat isommalla ja lihavoituna. Ääneenluettavaksihan nämä on tarkoitettu.
October 27, 2023
Regardless of our age, each of us is taking an extended seminar here at Earth School: a seminar on how to make a friend, how to keep a friend.
For an excellent summary of the plot -- and cast of characters -- our Goodreads Blurber has done this better than I could:
Hector the pig is very happy sitting on Tilly's lap, until Tiptoe, Pru, Tumpty, and Doodle squish their way in and spoil it. But Tilly knows how to show her friend Hector how special he is — by painting a picture just for him.
WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT THIS BOOK
The combo of simple text and adorable, child-centric illustrations.
Humor comes in through friendly invitations to comfort Hector. Invitations like, "Can I paint your nose blue?"
FIVE STARS to author and illustrator Polly Dunbar.
For an excellent summary of the plot -- and cast of characters -- our Goodreads Blurber has done this better than I could:
Hector the pig is very happy sitting on Tilly's lap, until Tiptoe, Pru, Tumpty, and Doodle squish their way in and spoil it. But Tilly knows how to show her friend Hector how special he is — by painting a picture just for him.
WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT THIS BOOK
The combo of simple text and adorable, child-centric illustrations.
Humor comes in through friendly invitations to comfort Hector. Invitations like, "Can I paint your nose blue?"
FIVE STARS to author and illustrator Polly Dunbar.
November 29, 2018
Muutaman lauseen ja aukeaman käsittävä suloinen teos, jossa seikkailee meidän perheelle tv:stä tutut hahmot.
September 17, 2024
Encantado
February 28, 2011
Littlebug’s Snoozing on the Job(My 2 year old daughter's opinion): “Yep, mom’s right, I’m sweepy! Ever since we got back from papa’s house I haven’t felt good, but I’m so happy I have my Tumppy (supposed to be Tumpty). My daddy gave him to me for my birfday and he is with me all the time.
“My favorite book out of all of these is always Where’s Tumppy? because it has my favorite animal ever in it,’phant! ‘Phants are the best because they have big floppy ears and they are perfect for hugging. In this book Tumppy tries to hide under a box and then behind some other things only he’s too big and everyone keeps laughing at him. By the end they all can’t find him because he’s found a great hiding place, which is also one of the bestest games ever, and they all laugh and play together. It’s so fun! I make my mom and daddy read it at least once a day, more if they will.
“Where’s Tumppy? is still my favorite, but I really like all the other books too. Good Night, Tiptoe is the best book to read before bed, I never want want to go to bed right away and neither does Tiptoe. And Pretty Pru is so funny because they all put on Pru’s makeup and look silly. Tilly and her friends are the bestest! You really should read these with a kiddo soon!”
Mom’s Two Cents: “Tilly and her friends are up to the usual; playing, dressing up, painting, hiding, reading, sleeping and much much more. Doing what kids do best and sometimes…what they don’t do so well; biting, yelling, pushing and other not to nice things. What Tilly does for her friends though is show them how to behave their very best and enjoy being together.
“This series, though not flashy with glitter and neon colors, is a stand out in my opinion. Without a doubt, over the last couple of months that we’ve been reading it both Littlebug and Turkeybird have wanted to read each book over and over again, more than any other books on the shelf. To be honest, I was a bit surprised. When they arrived (unjacketd, of course, which is fantastic!) the seemingly plain book spine and pencil type illustrations didn’t seem to me to be something the kiddos would gravitate towards. I did of course, I devoured each book that evening on my own, loving the very simple yet beautiful illustrations of Tilly, Tumpty, Doodle and the others. Not to mention the stories were adorable, teaching kids to be polite, not grumpy or selfish, not to bite, when to go to bed and more but in a very funny way. They were also some of the first that my dear sweet Baker (hubby) has really enjoyed reading as well (he’s extremely picky about picture books).
“Well, I once had a doctor jokingly tell me, “Kids live to prove you wrong” and that is absolutely the case with these books. Immediately they loved them. Not only that, but as Littlebug mentioned, her recent elephant gift for her birthday has been named Tumpty (pronounced “Tumppy” by her) and it must go with her everywhere. They’ve absolutely fallen in love with the series, as have I.
“Tilly and Friends may seem a quiet and inconspicuous, but once you open the pages you’ll quickly see precisely how delightful these characters are. Helping children to see there is a better way to treat our friends isn’t always the easiest thing either, but with Tilly and her troop of animal friends children will be able to gain a better understanding of some of the most basic concepts that can often be taken for granted by adults. Polly Dunbar has made a beautiful set of books that not only children will love, but parent will love as well. Our family being one that is entirely captivated with this series of books and I know many other families will be as well. Do not pass this series of books up for a much more ‘shinny’ picture book, you would be missing out on some of your best reading time ever with your kiddos.”
“My favorite book out of all of these is always Where’s Tumppy? because it has my favorite animal ever in it,’phant! ‘Phants are the best because they have big floppy ears and they are perfect for hugging. In this book Tumppy tries to hide under a box and then behind some other things only he’s too big and everyone keeps laughing at him. By the end they all can’t find him because he’s found a great hiding place, which is also one of the bestest games ever, and they all laugh and play together. It’s so fun! I make my mom and daddy read it at least once a day, more if they will.
“Where’s Tumppy? is still my favorite, but I really like all the other books too. Good Night, Tiptoe is the best book to read before bed, I never want want to go to bed right away and neither does Tiptoe. And Pretty Pru is so funny because they all put on Pru’s makeup and look silly. Tilly and her friends are the bestest! You really should read these with a kiddo soon!”
Mom’s Two Cents: “Tilly and her friends are up to the usual; playing, dressing up, painting, hiding, reading, sleeping and much much more. Doing what kids do best and sometimes…what they don’t do so well; biting, yelling, pushing and other not to nice things. What Tilly does for her friends though is show them how to behave their very best and enjoy being together.
“This series, though not flashy with glitter and neon colors, is a stand out in my opinion. Without a doubt, over the last couple of months that we’ve been reading it both Littlebug and Turkeybird have wanted to read each book over and over again, more than any other books on the shelf. To be honest, I was a bit surprised. When they arrived (unjacketd, of course, which is fantastic!) the seemingly plain book spine and pencil type illustrations didn’t seem to me to be something the kiddos would gravitate towards. I did of course, I devoured each book that evening on my own, loving the very simple yet beautiful illustrations of Tilly, Tumpty, Doodle and the others. Not to mention the stories were adorable, teaching kids to be polite, not grumpy or selfish, not to bite, when to go to bed and more but in a very funny way. They were also some of the first that my dear sweet Baker (hubby) has really enjoyed reading as well (he’s extremely picky about picture books).
“Well, I once had a doctor jokingly tell me, “Kids live to prove you wrong” and that is absolutely the case with these books. Immediately they loved them. Not only that, but as Littlebug mentioned, her recent elephant gift for her birthday has been named Tumpty (pronounced “Tumppy” by her) and it must go with her everywhere. They’ve absolutely fallen in love with the series, as have I.
“Tilly and Friends may seem a quiet and inconspicuous, but once you open the pages you’ll quickly see precisely how delightful these characters are. Helping children to see there is a better way to treat our friends isn’t always the easiest thing either, but with Tilly and her troop of animal friends children will be able to gain a better understanding of some of the most basic concepts that can often be taken for granted by adults. Polly Dunbar has made a beautiful set of books that not only children will love, but parent will love as well. Our family being one that is entirely captivated with this series of books and I know many other families will be as well. Do not pass this series of books up for a much more ‘shinny’ picture book, you would be missing out on some of your best reading time ever with your kiddos.”
August 24, 2022
This short tale of Hector the pig, his animal companions and his owner (a young girl called Tilly) is a simple read, with large writing and short simple sentences. The illustrations are colourful, well drawn and have a sense of playfulness about them. These elements are the carrier for a story about the fickle behaviour of young children, for there is a great message in this story which parents can use to help children understand their frustrations. Beyond the story, it is worth noting that the use of white and emptiness in this book is excellent - the graphic design has really had some thought, which helps project emotion in to the book. Overall, a good book for toddlers who are using (short) sentences upwards.
June 19, 2012
This is another book I got for my son's summer reading program, which he enjoyed as did I. It is a cute and simple book about Hector the pig, who is perfectly happy sitting on his friend Tilly's lap. That is, until all the other animals that live in Tilly's house all decide that they want to do the same thing. Hector is now upset because he didn't want to play with the other animals, he just wanted Tilly, so she paints a picture of Hector. He loves it and then gets to sit in Tilly's lap again, which makes him even more happy than before. Loved the illustrations. Recommended for ages 1-5, 5 stars.
August 8, 2010
Dunbar's fantastic illustrations and simple, sweet writing make this a wonderful book for the toddler - preschool crew. Hector just wants Tilly's attention and we watch him (along with his animal friends) go through the emotions happy, sad and really happy.
May 9, 2012
Polly Dunbar's illustrations are *hilarious* yet so simple, and the washed-out hues are incredibly . . . pacific? Anyhoo, her books are just a warm hug in the bosom of a favorite aunt who is chuckling in a loving, good-natured way. Highly recommended
April 23, 2009
Again as the last Polly Dunbar book; pictures so cute, story okay. I'll still check it out for Lola because she liked the last one for some reason.
April 24, 2009
This is a lot better than the last Tilly and Friends book that I read, it is super cute, and "I am the happiest I have ever been!" is a darling line.
May 8, 2010
yay for blue paint - had quite discussion with the kindy kids on painting your nose blue
March 23, 2011
Violet just LOVES this series.
December 19, 2016
Read during pre-k class visit on 1/17/13: http://storytimesecrets.blogspot.com/...
May 2, 2013
Hector the pig is unhappy when all the other animals want to play with Tilly, but eventually he realizes that he can be happy even though he does not have Tilly all to himself.
November 10, 2014
read this in norwegian; great for 3.5 year old.
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