Fergus Barnaby Goes on Holiday - Hardcover

Barrow, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1444929046 ISBN 13: 9781444929041

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2017

Synopsis

Family, friendship, sharing, vacations, and apartment living are just some of the things that are celebrated in this charming children's book!

Fergus Barnaby is so excited! Mom, Dad, and Fergus are about to go away on vacation for a few days of fun in the sun. But first... Dad tells him to pack everything he needs, and now Fergus has a problem. Fred has his bucket and shovel, Emily Rose has his swimming goggles, and Teddy has his kite. Fergus lives on the first floor, but his friends—and the toys he let them borrow—are all upstairs. So many stairs, so little time! Will Fergus and Daddy remember to pack everything they need to bring? (Hint: this story ends with a surprise and a big laugh!) Lots of bold illustrations and an enchanting story about friendship and life in the city will make Fergus Barnaby one of your child's favorites.

About this title

About the Author

David Barrow has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University. He won the prestigious Sebastian Walker Award for most promising new illustrator in his final year at Cambridge. He lives in Northampton.

Review

"The illustrations are skillfully rendered in a splashy, textured watercolor style, with lots of interesting details. The free-spirited illustrations, the detailed urban setting, and Fergus' close connections with his friends are sure to make this a hit with every child looking forward to a trip."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Fergus Barnaby the little bear lives on the first floor of a four-storied apartment building. As he packs to go on a family vacation, his dad reminds him to check his suitcase for items he may have forgotten. He travels up and down all four floors to retrieve his belongings from his friends giraffe, hippo, and monkey and repeats where he got each item. This repetition will help little ones read the story on their own. The humorous ending will remind readers to always think of their own moms. The soft-focus, cartoon watercolors are expressive and fun. VERDICT: This picture book has the texture of a brick building on the outside, and inside, is reminiscent of life in a friendly apartment building full of family and friends. A fun choice to read-aloud or read alone."
—School Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1444929046
• ISBN 13: 9781444929041
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32