Burglar Bill is a typical working bachelor but for one thing: He works on the wrong side of the law. The storytellers flip only this part of him, and echo the mirroring in the setting: Burglar Bill works overnight rather than during the day. I remember reading this book as a child and I am sorry to say that I did not enjoy reading it again as an adult. As Author’s I really love Janet and Allan Ahlberg especially their poetry writing such as, ‘Please Mrs Butler’ and the ‘Happy Families’ volumes. However this story is over-stretching the mark when it comes to “happy families”. It is far too unrealistic and very sketchy in places. I would of much preferred it if Burglar Bill and Burglar Betty had carried on with their mischievous ways, committing themselves to a life of crime, with a third member (Burglar Baby) joining in with the midnight antics.

If your little girl loves dressing up as a Princess with a bit of punch, then have a look at our guide for making a Rapunzel costume for World Book Day. We've collected over 100 of our favourite costumes from all over the web, as well as from our Netmums members, to bring you the ultimate list of easy outfits for you to try with your kids. The Boyhood of Burglar Bill by Allan Ahlberg was published in 2007. It is a middle-grade novel principally about football and friendship set in a Midland town in 1953. [2] It is an autobiographical story rather than a true prequel to the picture book. Overall, this is a very funny and engaging story. There are some lovely illustrations in the book. Furthermore, the authors have used some great moments of dialogue throughout the story which makes it even more enjoyable. Children can tell the story as Bill, with a torch, a swag-bag over their shoulders and a cardboard box with a toy baby inside. Watch the storyReading with astonishment how hardened career criminals turn their lives around abandoning their parasitic lifestyle to became stalwart pillars of the community. The picture book which dares to show how prison policy can best be reformed by the introduction of dating agencies and matchmaking. Roman completed a postgraduate course at the Drama Studio London and entered into the world of professional acting in 1977. His forté has always been visual and physical theatre with a strong understanding of the technical aspects as well. Burglar Bill is an entertaining picture book by the iconic British husband and wife picture book team Janet and Allan Ahlberg, creators of Peepo! Perfect as a bedtime story and for children learning to read!

These actions often take place in the shadows, but the harm is very real. We must be able to deter, detect and disrupt those state actors who seek to harm the UK by covertly targeting our national interests, sensitive information, trade secrets and democratic way of life. Come and join The Pied Piper Theatre Company this autumn and winter as we bring this classic tale to life! This book really has quite an intricate plot for a picture book - I'm pretty sure I would have loved it if it had been around when I was a kid. (Oh, by the way, here come some spoilers - stop reading now if you want to read this book and be surprised by the plot twists!) That night, Burglar Bill is awoken to the sound of someone in his house saying 'That's a nice umbrella - I'll take that.' We know by now that this is of course what all burglars say when they are burgling a home, so Burglar Bill realises he's being burgled and goes downstairs and sees a woman with a striped top and a mask over her eyes. The exchange between them is what had me laughing out loud:Ebony Feare is a deliciously charismatic tortoise, languorous with an impressive range of reptilian faces and stances and a resonant singing voice. Stefan Stuart’s ever impatient hare, more boyish than leporine, makes for an appropriately lively contrast despite his weaker singing voice. A university project that instructed the recreation of a children's book as a short animated film used Burglar Bill as its subject. It was uploaded to YouTube by user Mgcmodels and titled "Burglar Bill Animation.avi". The video has attracted nearly 60,000 views since its upload on 10 April 2011. A much-loved picture book from two of the best-loved children’s authors and illustrators. A hilarious story that’s great for bedtime and also perfect for those just starting to read.