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The Gloomster
The Gloomster | Axel Scheffler, Ludwig Bechstein
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Music depresses me.Dancing distresses me.Everything turns out wrong.That's why, the whole day long,I feel so gloomy.Inspired by Ludwig Bechstein's nineteenth-century poem, Axel Scheffler has created a set of delightfully dark depictions of misanthropic misery. Julia Donaldson, Axel's collaborator on The Gruffalo, has penned a wry, witty new translation of the original German. The result is a triumph of negativity, in the macabre yet merry spirit of the late, great Edward Gorey. Superbly miserable, brilliantly curmudgeonly and oddly cheering, gloominess has never been so appealing. If you have ever felt that winter is cold and dreary but spring comes too soon each year, or that you'd rather just pull up the bedclothes and turn out the light, then The Gloomster is the book for you.
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JennyM
JennyM
The Gloomster | Axel Scheffler, Ludwig Bechstein
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#NovFemmeber

The Gloomster is definitely on a #DebbieDowner

Translated from the German poem @julesG this is such a delight to flick through. The illustrations are just beautiful.

tagged users iconCinfhen, Billypar
Libby1 I got this from the library earlier this year and also found it delightful! 6y
Jee_HookedOnBookz Didn't know Julia Donaldson knows German! Huge fan of her books! 6y
julesG Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are a great team. Bechstein wrote a lot of fairy tales, among them a collection of tales from the part of Germany I actually come from.
[tagged book]Sagen Aus Thueringens Fruehzeit, Von Ohrdruf Und Dem Inselberge
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JennyM @Libby1 it‘s lovely isn‘t it. I got it for the kids but really enjoyed. Julia Donaldson‘s talent is endless @Jee_HookedOnBookz 😊 6y
JennyM @julesG I knew you‘d know it, and I love that he write stories from where you‘re from. 😘 6y
Billypar This looks great, judging by the cover art 😄 6y
JennyM @Billypar it‘s awesome! 6y
Cinfhen Agreeing with @Billypar I‘m smitten 🥰 6y
JennyM @Cinfhen I knew my litten gang would appreciate this one 😘 6y
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Libby1
Libby1
The Gloomster | Axel Scheffler, Ludwig Bechstein
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I‘m sorry I‘ve not been replying to comments here. Life has been a bit overwhelming recently, and self care has meant a lot of down time.

I miss you, Littens, and hope to catch up here soon. I also have some parcels to send!

Avanders Hope you feel better soon! Self care is crucial. 🤗 6y
BarbaraJean Hope things calm down for you soon. Take care of yourself in the meantime! 🤗📚🤗 6y
PurpleyPumpkin Take care of yourself. 🤗 6y
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erzascarletbookgasm Take it easy, hope things get better soon. 🤗 6y
tammysue Take care of you and feel better soon! 🤗 6y
BookishTrish Take care of you! 6y
TrishB Sorry to hear 😔 look after yourself ❤️ 6y
Kalalalatja Take care! 6y
youneverarrived Take care. 💚 6y
Lreads I hope things get better. Do whatever you need to take care of yourself. 💕 6y
WhatDeeReads Take care! We‘ll be glad to see your when you‘re feeling more up to virtual hangouts. 6y
sprainedbrain Feel better soon, and take care of you! ❤️ 6y
CoffeeK8 Feel better and take care of yourself! 6y
IamIamIam Hugs to you!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 6y
CouronneDhiver 🤗🤗🤗 Come back when you‘re good and ready... we miss you! 6y
Caroline2 life can be really hard work when you‘re feeling overwhelmed! Thinking of you and sending massive hugs! 🤗 💖 6y
Libby1 Thanks so much, @Avanders , @BarbaraJean , @PurpleyPumpkin , @erzascarletbookgasm , @whatshesreadingnow , @BookishTrish , @TrishB , @Kalalalatja , @youneverarrived , @QuietlyLaura , @WhatDeeReads , @sprainedbrain , @CoffeeK8 , @IamIamIam , @CouronneDhiver , @Caroline2 - thank you all for your kind words and encouragement. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 6y
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GatheringBooks
GatheringBooks
The Gloomster | Axel Scheffler, Ludwig Bechstein
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Mehso-so

#ThisRemindsMeOf... Admit only one in this Gloomster pity party of one.

tagged users iconJoeStalksBeck, BibliophileMomma
BibliophileMomma That‘s such a sad face. 😕 7y
GatheringBooks @Tiffy_Reads infectiously gloomy indeed! :) 7y
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