You're Only Young Twice

by Quentin Blake

A joyous celebration of the art of ageing from the masterly pen of a favorite illustrator that will appeal to adult and child alike  Quentin Blake's drawings have been entertaining children and their parents for decades, but this is the first time he has illustrated a book specifically for his own generation. Characteristically, it is humane and extremely funny at the same time, and for any reader who is 60 or over&;or even thinking about it&;this book is required reading.

Genres: Picture Books

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Sir Quentin Saxby Blake is an English cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and children's writer. He has illustrated over 300 books, including 18 written by Roald Dahl, which are among his most popular works. For his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator he won the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books. From 1999 to 2001, he was the inaugural British Children's Laureate. He is a patron of the Association of Illustrators.

Reviews

[Moira Macfarlane · Rating 3 out of 5]

De tekeningen van Quentin Blake zijn heerlijk (als altijd), dat blijft. Verder heeft dit prentenboek (in de meest letterlijke zin van het woord: losse prenten zonder verhaallijn) niet veel om het lijf en dat miste ik wel. Ik miste de humor die zo leuk naar voren komt in de prentenboeken die hij maakte met John Yeoman.

[Randie D. Camp, M.S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adore Quentin Blake and this book is another reminder why I enjoy his work. Blake addresses aging so well. This book is nearly wordless, except for a handful of headings (self-expression, staying fit, etc) to structure the illustrations. This allows Blake's amazing illustrations to help readers see that aging is about being young as grandparents enjoy life as children do.

I can only hope that I age this well :).

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een leuk prentenboek vol met ouderen die van alles doen terwijl ze vaak in bomen hangen (ja, echt dat doen ze). :P Van voorlezen tot muziek maken. Hartstikke leuk om te lezen ook al ben ik nog geen 60+. Natuurlijk leuke illustraties door Quentin Blake!!

[Mariëlle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Een prentenboek voor 60+’ers, dus ik ben er als dertiger eigenlijk nog te jong voor, haha. Prentenboeken met tekst spreken me geloof ik iets meer aan, maar ik vond de introductie leuk geschreven en de illustraties leuk om te bekijken.

[Carlotta* · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I saw this book at the library, I knew I had to read it! Quentin Blake has drawn superb illustrations for my two favourite childhood authors Roald Dahl and Bianca Pitzorno and I should give credit where it's due: if I still have such fond memories of their books, it's also thanks to Quentin Blake's drawings.
This book is a collection of sweet everyday moments: elderly people enjoying life while they are eating, exercising, reading, playing music, ...
I couldn't stop smiling throughout the book, noticing all the little details and funny stuff. An incredibly nice read, Quentin Blake's art is like an old sweater: soft, comfortable, familiar and exactly what you need to get warm (and cheer up!)

[Our Library Mornington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anyone who thinks they are only going to be young once can think again.

I adore Quentin Blake's illustrations, which have mostly been for children (Blake's illustrations famously grace the works of Roald Dahl). Here Blake is providing some light hearted fun for seniors, with no words, just a romp through the trees. The details are fabulous, the economy of his illustrations absolutely perfect.

Go on, 'read' it – you're only young twice!

[Quiddity · Rating 4 out of 5]

Should be read together with Dr. Seuss' You're Only Old Once!. :>