by Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross · ISBN 9781849392921
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A children's book that explores the world from the perspective of an alien named Dr. Xargle, who observes Earth children, or 'earthlets', and offers humorous and often erroneous interpretations of their daily activities. Through his observations, the book plays with the difference between observation and inference, inviting young readers to question and reflect on the world around them. Written by Jeanne Willis and illustrated by Tony Ross.
Jeanne Willis is an English author of several children's books, including The Monster Bed (1986) and the Dr. Xargle's Book of... series (1988–2004). Willis was also a contributor to the authorised Winnie-the-Pooh sequel, The Best Bear in All the World.
