Synopsis
Lively good humor is afloat—along with an armada of adventurous animals—in this silly seafaring tale.
A romp in the river with Yak in his kayak and Gnu in his canoe leads to a safari full of unusual nautical discoveries. A goat in a boat? A calf on a raft? A whole flotilla of whales and gorillas? No matter how many other strange sailors they come across, Yak and Gnu are certain there is no other beast quite like either of them. Climb aboard for a nonsensical voyage featuring an eclectic collection of embarked animals, awash in rhyme and tongue twisters perfect for reading aloud.
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About the Author
Juliette MacIver is the author of The Frog Who Lost His Underpants, also illustrated by Cat Chapman. She lives in New Zealand.
Cat Chapman is the illustrator of Juliette MacIver’s The Frog Who Lost His Underpants. She lives in New Zealand.
Reviews
K-Gr 2—Yak and Gnu take off down the river, delighting in the fact that "no one else/but you and me/can float a boat/or sail the sea." However, they quickly discover that they aren't alone in their seafaring ways, as other animals, including a calf and a stingy (scorpion), in a variety of floating vehicles join the party. When Yak feels anxious about the crowd, Gnu reminds him that their individuality and friendship make them unique and that "there's nobody else…quite like you." Rhymes and tongue-twisters give this counting tale a Dr. Seuss vibe. Interesting word choices (catamaran, flotilla) enliven the fun, though inconsistent rhyme sometimes makes the text awkward. Brightly colored watercolor and ink illustrations match the whimsical tone and give readers plenty of silly, highly anthropomorphized animals to visually explore. The ending seems predictably sweet without much substance, and the addition of new animals on each page ultimately feels repetitive, rather than adding new dimension to the story. Still, those who enjoy word gymnastics will likely be satisfied. VERDICT Good for libraries in need of rhyming, tongue-twisting stories or books featuring animal antics.—Kelsey Johnson-Kaiser, La Crosse Public Library, WI
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Candlewick (edition Illustrated), 2015
ISBN 10: 076367561X
ISBN 13: 9780763675615
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 076367561X-11-1-29
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G076367561XI4N10
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Condition: Very Good. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 12851957-6
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6205198-6
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Condition: Good. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00104254884
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G076367561XI4N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G076367561XI3N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Chapman, Cat (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G076367561XI3N00