Stinky Cecil in Terrarium Terror (Volume 2) - Softcover

Braddock, Paige

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1449471862 ISBN 13: 9781449471866

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Stinky Cecil is back in a hilarious new adventure!

Cecil and his amphibian pals are taking a well-deserved break after saving their pond from freeway construction when a third-grade science class shows up for a field trip. The kids nab Cecil for their classroom terrarium!

At first Cecil is terrified, but he quickly gets used to being a class pet. That is, until Nesbit the chameleon shows up. Nesbit wants to be just like Cecil, so he matches his colors and follows him all around the terrarium. He’s driving Cecil crazy!

Meanwhile, Cecil’s pals back at the pond are planning a rescue mission using Jeff the hamster’s radio controlled helicopter. But what will they do about Nesbit?

Join the whole pond gang for this second delightful environmental romp.

About this title

From the Author:

Paige Braddock is the Creative Director at Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates.  Braddock had the opportunity to train under Schulz, her childhood hero, prior to his retirement. She has illustrated several “Peanuts” children’s books, the Snoopy U.S. postage stamp issued in 2001, and the Newsweek cover featuring Snoopy following  Schulz’s death in 2000.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 2-5-The second volume of the "Stinky Cecil" series begins calmly enough, with Cecil the toad lounging on the banks of his beloved pond on a perfect summer's day. But before he can begin working on his tan, he's nabbed by kids who can't wait to put him in their classroom terrarium. While Cecil tries to acclimate to his new environment, his pond buddies attempt a rescue mission in a tiny helicopter. This fast-paced adventure will draw in young readers, with new addition Nesbit Chameleon lending even more humor to Cecil's merry band of pals. Simple lines and vibrant cartoon illustrations further add to the book's appeal. But what really sets the story apart is Braddock's deft placement of scientific facts throughout her tale: readers will devour fascinating info about the chameleon and garter snake (for example, did you know that garter snakes use their tongues to smell?) and even learn how to build a terrarium. VERDICT A good continuation of a successful series that will appeal to elementary-age readers (and their teachers).-Laura Lintz, Henrietta Public Library, Rochester, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1449471862
• ISBN 13: 9781449471866
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128