Book : Happy Hippo, Angry Duck - Boynton, Sandra

-Titulo Original : Happy Hippo, Angry Duck

-Fabricante :

Boynton Bookworks

-Descripcion Original:

Bestselling author Sandra Boynton’s board book tackles the concept of moods with her charming, trademark sense of humor. Clever animals exemplify a wide range of emotions in this hilarious story about different feelings. Young readers are sure to giggle as interactive text asks them if they are grumpy as a moose or excited as a dog? Maybe theyre worried as a rabbit or contented as a frog? Are you HAPPY AS A HIPPO? Or ANGRY AS A DUCK? Maybe SAD AS A CHICKEN? (Can you sadly say “CLUCK CLUCK”?) Review * “With her familiar brand of gentle absurdity, Boynton creates similes that ascribe moods to various animals. ‘Hello, Little Person! How are you today?’ greets a concerned-looking bear. Part of the book’s pleasure is that Boynton doesn’t rely on cliched animal personifications: ‘Are you happy as a hippo? Or angry as a duck? Maybe sad as a chicken? (‘Can you sadly say, “Cluck Cluck?”)’ After the characters tell readers, ‘Well, I hope you are happy. But if you are not, you have friends who will help you. We like you a lot,’ even kids in the stoniest of moods will feel the effect of this pick-me-up.” Publishers Weekly, starred review * “Emotional labeling-now thats an angry duck!-adds to the exuberant charm in this wacky animal roundup…Boynton’s signature style gives zany animation to her trademark cartoon characters (dog, rabbit and moose, for starters). Facial expression undergoes minor adjustments to convey depth, through slight spacing between the eyes or the angled slant of the nose. Springy rhythmic phrases engage the audience…Guaranteed to knock the bad mood out of anyone, duck included.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review About the Author Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, writer, childrens author, and songwriter. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over forty childrens books and seven general audience books, including four New York Times Bestsellers. More than 35 million of her books have been sold-mostly to friends and family, she says. She has also written and produced five albums of award-winning childrens music. Three of her albums have been certified Gold, and Philadelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, is nearing Platinum. In 2008, she was awarded the Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Cartoonists Society.