Read the Book, Lemmings!
Contributors
By Ame Dyckman
Illustrated by Zachariah OHora
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- On Sale
- Nov 7, 2017
- Page Count
- 40 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9780316343480
Aboard the S.S. Cliff, First Mate Foxy reads an interesting fact: “Lemmings don’t jump off cliffs.” But Foxy can’t get the lemmings on the Cliff to read his book, too. They’re too busy jumping off.
After a chilly third rescue, exasperated Foxy and grumbly polar bear Captain PB realize their naughty nautical crew isn’t being stubborn: The lemmings (Jumper, Me Too, and Ditto) can’t read. And until Foxy patiently teaches his lemmings to read the book, he can’t return to reading it, either!
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Winner of the 2019 North Carolina Children's Book Award Praise for Read the Book, Lemmings!:School Library Journal, starred review
* "OHora's charming illustrations with their primary color palette perfectly match Dyckman's playful text to produce a funny read-aloud that will hold up to multiple readings.... Children will enjoy this at storytime and again on their own at home. A first purchase for all libraries." -
*"OHora's scratchy, comically stiff figures and poker-faced humor beautifully embody the tale's essential absurdity. And the lemmings' final victory affirms that progress is possible even for the terminally silly."Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"Delightfully imparts the joy and discovery of reading-and many chuckles and guffaws."Kirkus Reviews
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"[A] goofy picture book guaranteed to please.... Literacy, laughs, and a light touch."Booklist
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"Dyckman's text is entertainingly patterned...and OHora's...illustrations play up the slapstick."The Horn Book
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"The charming illustrations and comedic plot will please young readers, and the lesson is clear, but not preachy: if you don't know, you can learn. This is a pleasant addition to any picture book collection."SLC
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"This is one giggly delight after another."BCCB
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Price
$18.99Price
$24.99 CADFormat
Format:
- Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD
- ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
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