Aldo

By John Burningham

Book Overview

This beautiful picture book depicts the everyday life of a lonely little girl whose home life is empty--apart from her parents' arguments--and whose school life is overshadowed by bullies. The comfort she finds from her secret friend Aldo is heartwarming. John Burninham is the author of "Borka," "Granpa," and "Oi! Get Off Our Train."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517587017
• ISBN13: 9780517587010
• Release Date: February 1992
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

It's ok to have an imaginary friend.

Another absolutely poetic, beautiful book by John Burningham on children's solitude, self-esteem and imaginary friends.

What a gem!

I thought this book was interesting and sweet. It has been especially effective when I have read it with or shown it to children who have had rough times at home or might feel alone like the main character. I strongly recommend this title.