The Pencil by Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman

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For those not familiar with Allan Ahlberg, he is a classic of modern English children's picture books. He most famously wrote books that were illustrated by his late wife Janet. Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo, the Mr and Mrs early reader books are just a few of his memorable titles. Here he has partnered with Bruce Ingman for the third time. Those who know him from a decade ago will remember his lively cats in books such as When Martha is Away. That is one of my favourites.
The Pencil is a little reminicent of the American classics Harold and the Purple Crayon. The pencil draws things starting with a boy, a few pets, a house, then a town, then some food. Then he paints a paintbrush to add colour since the boy and the pets don't want to eat in black and white. All is well until he draws a rubber, an eraser for those Americans reading this, who wreaks havoc by rubbing everything out.
This is an amusing tale, not profound, not necessary but a light fun read. The boy is called Banjo which I found annoying. Everything has a name. The ball is called Sebastian. But the book is self-conscious about that, so perhaps Ahlberg is having a laugh at Thomas the Tank Engine. I am a big fan of Ingman's drawings and paintings. I think they are playful and full of expression. The rubbing out is done very well especially the final rubbing out battle.
Take a look at it at least once.
For ages 3-6