The Pickwicks' Picnic: A Counting Adventure
Carol Brendler
(Author)
Description
Community cooperation turns a traffic jam into an opportunity for fun in this inventive counting book starring a pair of clever canine siblings. In this highly original counting tale, the Pickwicks--Pip and Peach, Mom and Daddy--leave the hot hazy city for a picnic by the shore. Along the way, they are passed by 2 scooters, 3 jeeps, and more--until they hit a sudden roadblock of 10 cruisers. Traffic stops and drivers grow grumpy, but Pip and Peach know exactly how to turn an unexpected glitch into a festive occasion for everyone! Engaging rhythm and detail-filled art reward repeated readings of Carol Brendler and Renée Kurilla's countable account of a very special picnic.Product Details
Price
$16.99
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
September 05, 2017
Pages
40
Dimensions
11.1 X 8.5 X 0.5 inches | 0.88 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780544839588
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About the Author
Carol Brendler is the author of Not Very Scary; Winnie Finn, Worm Farmer; and Radio Girl. She lives near Chicago. www.carolbrendlerbooks.com Renée Kurilla has illustrated many books, including Orangutanka: A Story in Poems, by Margarita Engle, and Zebrafish, by Sharon Emerson. She lives just south of Boston. www.kurillastration.com
Reviews
"The illustrations are full of fun details and have a cartoonish style that works well for this story. The story's strength lies in its portrayal of a positive attitude in the face of adversity, and in the resourcefulness exhibited by the main characters. An appealing and interactive read-aloud with a good message that is a solid choice for most picture book collections." -School Library Journal
"Dog lovers and vehicle-obsessed readers will all get a kick out of this counting book, . . . Through playful repetition and some very expressive vocabulary, Brendler turns traffic-clogged roads and construction delays into an adventure, and Kurilla's airy cartoons magnify the sense of fun." --Publishers Weekly
". . . darling cartoon illustrations, counting concepts, and all kinds of things that go, this book is sure to have broad appeal for read-alouds. A family romp that demonstrates what a positive attitude and a bit of resourcefulness can accomplish in less-than-ideal circumstances" --Kirkus
"Dog lovers and vehicle-obsessed readers will all get a kick out of this counting book, . . . Through playful repetition and some very expressive vocabulary, Brendler turns traffic-clogged roads and construction delays into an adventure, and Kurilla's airy cartoons magnify the sense of fun." --Publishers Weekly
". . . darling cartoon illustrations, counting concepts, and all kinds of things that go, this book is sure to have broad appeal for read-alouds. A family romp that demonstrates what a positive attitude and a bit of resourcefulness can accomplish in less-than-ideal circumstances" --Kirkus