Thank You, Baked Potato
Author: Matt Lucas
Illustrator: Scott Coello
Original language: English
Translated into Dutch: not
Published: May 2020
Publisher: Farshore
ISBN: 9780755501151
Price: €9.79 (paperback)
Suitable for all ages
Matt Lucas is a familiar face on television in the United Kingdom. Besides his work as an actor in films, in Dr. Who, as one half of a comedy duo with David Walliams in Little Britain, he is a children's book writer and songwriter. He also presented The Great British Bake Off, a very popular cooking and baking show in Great Britain.
Today we're reading and singing a funny English picture book featuring our little monsters, Thank You Baked Potato. Because it's not easy with all the COVID rules and staying home from school! This picture book isn't just funny; it covers all the important British NHS (National Health Service) rules. These are the same rules prescribed by the Dutch Health Council, and Matt Lucas makes them understandable for children.
Matt Lucas came up with the idea for the song when he saw that no one was seriously following NHS guidelines and everyone was still going to shopping malls or pubs. He recorded the song at home, uploaded it to YouTube, and in no time, it had 3 million views worldwide.
The song became a single, and the proceeds went to the very hardworking NHS workers, as did the proceeds from this picture book, which soon followed. The book is a delight for all ages, so do buy it!
3+ bright shining stars for "Thank you, BAKED POTATO," from the little listeners, their readers, and all the sing-alongers!