The Eleventh Hour (Hardcover)

from TheDivineOomba

I just received this in the mail, and while its not up to Animalia, it has the same incredibly detailed, whimsical pictures that are stories within stories. The story is a bit weak and didn't hold me like Animalia did. Also, I get frustrated with puzzles of this sort. There are so many clues that...

from mrcmyoung

Horace the elephant invites his animal friends to his eleventh birthday party. Though a good time is had by all, someone steals the birthday feast and it is up to the reader to put together the clues and determine the culprit. Beautifully illustrated and with comic rhyming prose, Base puts togeth...

from KMClark

I enjoyed the rhyming, cute story of the games and activities of Horace's 11th birthday. My 9 year old giggled quite a bit throughout the story, such as when the pig trips over the mouse. We really enjoyed this book together, but I must admit she solved it and I was not able to! My daughter guess...

from AbigailAdams26

Australian picture-book author/artist Graeme Base delivers a masterpiece with The Eleventh Hour, one sure to provide curious young children with hours of entertainment! The rhyming text tells the tale of Horace the elephant, who invites ten guests to celebrate his eleventh birthday with him. Ever...

from Cfmichel

A picture book that has the reader searching for clues to find out who stole the birthday feast. Clues can be found on each page! I myself am a mystery lover and believe this will be intriguing for young children because their imaginations are so vast!