Burglar Bill facts for kids
Puffin Books edition
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| Author | Allan Ahlberg |
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| Illustrator | Janet Ahlberg |
| Cover artist | Janet Ahlberg |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Publisher | Heinemann |
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Publication date
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1977 |
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| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 9780434925001 |
| OCLC | 4467452 |
Burglar Bill is a popular children's picture book from 1977. It was written by Janet and Allan Ahlberg, a famous husband-and-wife team. The story is about a burglar who accidentally steals a baby. This book was so good that it was a runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1978. This award is given to the best illustrated children's books in the UK.
About Burglar Bill
Burglar Bill tells the funny and heartwarming story of a thief. A burglar is someone who breaks into places to steal things. Bill is a very busy burglar. In fact, everything he owns, even his bed, was stolen!
The Story of Burglar Bill
One night, Burglar Bill is out stealing as usual. He finds a strange box with holes in it. He thinks it's something valuable, so he takes it home. When he opens the box, he gets a big surprise! Inside is a baby!
Bill spends the day taking care of the baby. He tries to put the baby to bed later that night. Suddenly, he hears a noise downstairs. Someone else is in his house! He goes to investigate.
Bill finds another burglar in his home. It's a woman named Burglar Betty. They start talking and realize they have a lot in common. Bill tells Betty about the baby he found. When he introduces them, they both get another surprise. The baby actually belongs to Betty!
After this amazing discovery, Bill and Betty decide to change their lives. They both agree to stop stealing. They return everything they took. They then live happily ever after as a family with the baby.
Bill's Famous Look
Burglar Bill has a very simple but memorable outfit. He wears a black mask over his eyes and a black cap. He also has a striped shirt. This easy-to-recognize costume has made Burglar Bill a popular choice. Many people dress up as him for parties or for Halloween.
Bill at Buckingham Palace
In 2006, Burglar Bill made a special appearance. He was part of the Children's Party at the Palace. This event was held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. It celebrated British children's literature. The party was in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday. Actor Bradley Walsh played the part of Burglar Bill at this big event.
