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Larry at Number 10

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This a wonderful illustrated tale of Larry the cat when a new occupant moves into Number 10. It is a fun story which will have you laughing. It introduces the confusing topic of who is Boris Johnson and where/what is number 10 with a fun and cute character in the form of Larry the cat and his new canine companion. It also tackles the issue of making new friends and how people aren't always as they seem.

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I'm a fan of Larry and thoroughly enjoyed this story.
It's sweet, full of humor and wonderful illustrations.
If you are a cat lover you will surely enjoyed it.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

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This is the story of Larry, who lives in the UK with Boris. He is the most "PAWsome" mouser -- so good, his services are even desired by the Queen of England. Life is good. But then Dilyn the Dog shows up. What a "CATastrophe"! Things couldn't get worse... or could they? You'll need to read "Larry at Number 10" to find out.

The story is adorable, and full of "cat-speak". The illustrations are cute and colorful, enhancing the story perfectly. This one will be fun for storytimes and solo reading, with a great moral about getting along with others and working together.

I'm very grateful to NetGalley and Troubadour Publishing for providing me with a copy of Larry at Number 10 in return for my honest opinions.

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Larry at Number 10 is a truly silly book packed with some purrfectly placed puns!

We get to enjoy the antics of Larry who lives and works as Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, which means his boss is UK PM Boris Johnson. It's quite the impawtent and difficult job! If pawsible, the illustrations make Boris's hair look even pawsomely wilder than in real life. (As you can see, I'm not nearly as talented at puns as author E.C. Radcliffe)

Disappointingly, I was given this charming book on NetGalley but the download was erroring out as "expired" the same morning I received the email saying I'd been approved, then two days later as "archived". I eventually went to Amazon and purchased the Kindle version because it seemed like such a fun book. I'll say it was $5 well spent, but still kind of an annoying experience overall

A tentative thank you to NetGalley and Troubador Publishing for attempting to gift me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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This was a humorous look at Larry the cat who resides with the Prime Minister of England at 10 Downing Street. As a cat lover it was very cute and funny. Perfect for little ones who are cat lovers. Not sure American kids will appreciate it the way kids from the UK would.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-arc I received in exchange for an honest review.

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I absolutely adored this story. I think any child living in the UK would enjoy this and get a chuckle. I don’t think American kids would get the story if they don’t have prior knowledge. I enjoyed it

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Unfortunately I was unable to download this book and it looks like others also experienced the same issues. 3 stars though for the concept and the illustration.

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My thanks to Troubadour Publishing Matador for a digital review copy via NetGalley of ‘Larry at Number 10’ written by Elizabeth C. Radcliffe and illustrated by Dave Hill in exchange for an honest review.

Larry the Cat is a megastar - cheekily posing daily for the political photographers at Downing Street and amusing his many Twitter followers with his witticisms. I have been a fan for years.

Now Elizabeth C. Radcliffe and Dave Hill have created this delightful picture book for children (and Larry’s fans) in which Larry details his life with his current Boss, including the arrival of Dilyn, the PM’s little dog. Yet Larry leaves no doubt as to who’s really in charge!

This was so sweet, with charming illustrations throughout. Hill’s Boris Johnson had me in tears of laughter.

A purrfect book to either be read aloud to young children or to encourage their own reading.

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Such a sweet book I love Larry heist very cool cat. The illustrations are really great. I hope Elizabeth C. Radcliffe writes more books about Larry.

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Larry at Number 10 was a fun read for me. It follows Larry the cat and his daily life living in London. I am an avid cat-lover and really enjoyed the fantastic kitty word puns like meowsic and pawful. I like the message that the book presents and think that parents reading to their kids can dissect the book and ask kids why they think the author wrote it and what they got from it. I think it is a little slow for younger readers to read by themselves at points but with good narration and a bit of spice from the reader, it can be engaging.

I just reviewed Larry at Number 10 by Elizabeth C Radcliffe. #LarryatNumber10 #NetGalley

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A funny book for all ages!

As I giggled reading this book, my husband and kids wanted to know what was so funny, so I let them have a look - they thoroughly enjoyed it too. From the hilarious cat puns to the Boris illustrations and the timeless rivalry between cats and dogs there are many great aspects that will appeal to a wide audience.

It is the sort of book that parents will buy for their kids when really it is an excuse because they wanted it themselves!

Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc.

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Larry is not happy that a dog has come to live in his home. A wonderful story for children and adults to share.
In exchange for an honest review I received a digital copy. #netgalley #Troubadorpublishing

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This is a funny little book, and I'm sure parents will enjoy reading it as much as the kids. I'm not a huge fan of the illustrations; they could have been better.

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Oh. My. Gosh.

Larry at Number 10 is an amusing book about a cat named Larry whose boss is Boris Johnson.

For one, the illustration of Boris Johnson is absolutely hideous. Hilariously hideous. Add in amusing cat puns, sassy cat attitude and a great story and you've got one awesome book. I really thought this was amusing and I enjoyed every second of it. I think this is a great comedy book for those seeking some fun and a goofy story about a cat trying to get along with a dog.

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Troubador Publishing for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

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I could not open this book. It just kept giving strings of gobbledegook. sorry, I am sure it is user error and nothing to do with you and I love the sound of the book. I will keep trying and hopefully will come back and review properly The stars are for the idea and cover.

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"Larry at Number 10,' by E. C. Radcliffe, is the story of Larry, cat-in-charge at Number 10 Downing Street. We follow Larry's exploits as chief mouser among his rivals/contemporaries, such as Gladstone and Palmerstone. Larry is definitely at the top of his game, and rules the Prime Minister's roost. One day, though, there's a new face. Will Larry remain the terror of the mice, or will he be voted out of office?

The story is fun and funny, and the illustrations are very good. Larry's mischievous nature shines through on every page. There is one image of Boris, but that's the only detraction from an otherwise very enjoyable book.

Recommended.

I received an advance copy from NetGalley and Troubador Publishing in exchange for my honest review.

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This is a silly, silly book about the Cat and Dog that are living at number 10, Downling Stree, in London, the house of the Prime Minister, who also makes a brief apperiance.

The story is about how the PM gets a dog, and the cat, Larry, is jealous.

It is cute, and probably kids would like the puns, but I found it kind of boring, and not all that amusing.

Pictures are bright and colorful, however, so kids would probably enjoy that part of it.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

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Larry at Number 10 by Elizabeth C. Radcliffe immediately caught my fancy with its charming cover and witty blurb. Unfortunately, I was unable to download this file, but remain hopeful that Larry will cross my path in the very near future. The young animal lovers in my life will surely fall hard for this 'chief mouser', one half of the real cat and dog duo currently residing at Number 10. Four very promising stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Troubador Publishing Ltd. for approving my request for an ARC of this title.

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I was thrilled to get the ARC of LARRY AT NUMBER 10 but dismayed when I couldn’t download it due to IOS interface issues. Excerpts online seem adorable and I so want to read what seems like a charming tale of the famous mouser Larry and the Prime Minister’s dog Dilyn at Number 10 Downing Street. 4 stars for the engaging concept and darling cover, minus 1 star for download problems.

4 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 07 Jan 2021
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Thanks to the author, Troubador Publishing Ltd., and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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Princess Fuzzypants here: As we all know, we cats rule. Our humans, our homes and everything. We all have impawtant jobs keeping our humans in line but perhaps the kitty with the most crucial job in the UK is Larry, of Number 10 Downing Street. While the Prime Minister is expected to keep the country running smoothly, it is Larry’s job to keep the PM running smoothly. He does not have an easy job.

He has two other kitties on his street who think they are the cat’s whiskers but we all know Larry is unchallenged. That is until a dog is adopted by the Prime Minister. What is worse the dog is adorable and he takes attention off of Larry. Larry is perplexed by his presence until the night when the two of them learn to work together to protect their human. A grateful Nation should high paw them.

The story is charming and the pictures are adorable. Any child or adult will enjoy the adventures of Larry. Five purrs and two paws up.

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