I thought the book was cute and beautifully illustrated. However, I felt like it was missing something. The story felt convoluted, forced, and boring at times. I did like that they include some facts about armadillos.
About The Book:
Author: Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson,
Nathalie Beauvois (Illustrations)
Pub. Date: April 26, 2022
Publisher: Brown Books Kids
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 32
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Join the Armadillo on His Nightly Romp!
Children will love the rhythm and rhyme that are hallmarks of the beloved author duo of Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 as they follow the adventurous armadillo through nighttime fun as dawn approaches.
Bill Martin Jr was the beloved author of more than three hundred books for children and teachers, including the classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
Michael Sampson taught kindergarten through fourth grade before meeting fellow literacy expert Bill Martin Jr at a conference in Tucson, Arizona in 1978. They established a lifelong friendship and collaborated on many bestselling and award-winning books for children, including Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3 and Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
Reviews:
"A wonderfully musical nighttime romp with stunning illustrations." --Matt
de la Peña, Newbery Medal-Winning, New York Times Bestselling
Author
"Beauvois, whose elaborately textured, highly dimensional surfaces
recognize the paper collage legacy of Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert, creates a
series of striking contrasts to the repeating text's simple rhymes. As the
mammals appear, ready to "romp and play till the night is done,"
they're shown in deep jewel tones with patterning reminiscent of a Missoni
sweater... tagging along with this self-possessed, graphically stylish critter
and chanting its name as it leaps, digs, and dines makes for a memorable
outing." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"For a romping night in the life of a roly-poly armadillo, pick up Armadillo
Antics!"--Parade Magazine
"This short rhyming story about a night in the life of an armadillo is
cozy and soothing. Beauvois's collage-style art, especially the armadillo
curled up inside its next, gives Eric Carle vibes. A collection of eight facts
on the final page will fascinate kids and grown-ups alike."--Parents
Magazine
About Bill Martin Jr.:
BILL MARTIN JR was the beloved author of more than 300 books for children and teachers,
including the classics_ Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which was
illustrated by his friend Eric Carle, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, illustrated
by Lois Ehlert. Bill was elected to the Reading Hall of Fame by the International
Literacy Association. The Bill Martin, Jr Picture Book Award, which is the
Kansas State award for best children’s picture book, was established in his
name in 1996. Bill wrote Armadillo Antics with Michael Sampson when he moved to
Texas, in honor of the fun, inquisitive creatures that roamed the woods outside
his house. Visit Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson’s website at billmartinjr.com
MICHAEL SAMPSON taught kindergarten through fourth grade before meeting
fellow literacy expert Bill Martin Jr at a conference in Tucson, Arizona in
1978. They established a lifelong friendship and collaborated on many
bestselling and award-winning books for children, including_Chicka Chicka 1, 2,
3_and_Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? Sampson often speaks at schools,
book festivals, and literacy conferences, where he is known for his
high-energy, entertaining performances. Dr. Sampson is a Fulbright Scholar and
a professor of literacy at St. John’s University in New York City. Visit Bill
Martin Jr and Michael Sampson’s website at billmartinjr.com. You can also
follow Michael on Twitter and Instagram @michaelsampson.
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About Nathalie Beauvois:
NATHALIE BEAUVOIS has a graphic design background in advertising and has also
studied industrial design. Nathalie started her career in the art departments
of ad agencies and eventually transitioned into freelance illustrating. Since
then, she has illustrated dozens of books and hundreds of magazines in
countries all over the world. Her creations always start the traditional way —
with paper and pencil. Depending on the visual task at hand, she mixes in techniques
such as watercolor, collage, vector drawing and Photoshop coloring and
texturizing. When not playing with the antics of armadillos, she is happily
living and working in Argentina with her family. Visit her website at
nathaliebeauvois.weebly.com. You can also find her on Instagram
@tanebeauvois_illustrations.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner will receive a finished copy of ARMADILLO ANTICS, US Only.
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