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The Tale of Toxic Positivity

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The Tale of Toxic Positivity by Beatrix Pottymouth and Paul Magrs is a humorous exploration of the perils of maintaining an excessively cheerful demeanour in the face of adversity. It cleverly delves into the absurdities and contradictions of modern-day affirmations and relentless optimism, all through the eccentric adventures of its quirky characters. Expect sharp wit and delightful satire that makes you question the overly sunny side of life.
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You might enjoy this humorous book if you appreciate satirical takes on modern societal trends, especially the often overwhelming pressure to stay positive. With its witty observations and clever narrative, it offers a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of how exaggerated positivity can impact our lives.

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The Tale of Toxic Positivity

The author of the hit parody The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadfully Teddy draws on the simple, idyllic world of Beatrix Potter to shed light on some of the most pertinent issues of our time.

A hilarious Beatrix Potter parody, the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Peter Rabbit, swearing and anti-self-help books

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The author of the hit parody The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadfully Teddy draws on the simple, idyllic world of Beatrix Potter to shed light on some of the most pertinent issues of our time.

Beatrix, a refined and gentle lady, decides to relocate to the countryside to escape the chaotic city and exorbitant house prices of London, in search of a simpler, more holistic life. Looking forward to painting cute rural animals and writing stories about their charming ways, she desires nothing more than to surround herself with nature and to practice mindfulness and kindness.

But after months spent in isolation during β€˜hibernation’, all the local wildlife emerge grumpy, sweary and having forgotten all their social skills – Jemima Puddleduck has even been cancelled. Will Beatrix’s new small garden and spare room make all this aggro worth it?

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The Tale of Toxic Positivity is described as a refreshingly humorous book that challenges self-righteousness and virtue signalling, akin to a liberating experience from restrictive norms. Milly Johnson praises it for its subversive comedy and applauds its ability to inspire laughter and joy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008558154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 100 col illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Paul Magrs brought out his first novel in 1995 when he was 25, which has been followed by many more. He has lectured in Creative Writing at UEA and MMU, and in 2019 he published his book on writing, The Novel Inside You. In lockdown, he started drawing cartoons and his first 'picture' book, The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy, was a huge hit for Christmas 2021. Paul lives in Manchester with his partner Jeremy and a very large collection of books (many of them written by him).

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