Heads, Bodies & Legs facts for kids

1951 edition (published by Puffin Books)

Heads, Bodies & Legs is a fun children's book from 1946. It was created by two talented people, Richard Chopping and Denis Wirth-Miller. The book was first published by Puffin, a well-known publisher of children's stories. It was so popular that it was printed again in 1951 and 1954!

What Makes This Book Special?

This book is not just for reading; it's also a game! Each page has cool pictures, but the page itself is cut into three separate parts, like flaps. Imagine a page split into a top part (a head), a middle part (a body), and a bottom part (legs).

Creating Your Own Characters

The best part is that you can flip these flaps around! This means you can mix and match different heads, bodies, and legs from various characters. You can create all sorts of silly and surprising new characters just by turning the flaps. It's like having a puzzle where you can make endless combinations!

The Story Behind the Fun

Before you get to the pages with the mix-and-match pictures, there's a story. Richard Chopping, one of the creators, wrote this story. It sets the scene for all the fun characters you're about to create with the flaps. It's a really creative way to combine reading with an interactive game!