Delicious Bug (Paperback)

Janet Perlman

ISBN 10: 1771380349 / ISBN 13: 9781771380348

Published by Kids Can Press, West Toronto, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. On a quiet and peaceful day in the forest, beaky birds, lemurs and a tomato frog are hanging out by the pond catching, or trying to catch, their meals. Two chameleon friends, Willy and Wally, are also looking forward to their lunch when a rare thing happens. KerBLAPP! - their tongues simultaneously latch onto a passing bumblebug. Who saw the bug first? And who will be the first to let go? As the two argue and fight, their actions lead to serious trouble and threaten the peace of the whole forest. But when Willy and Wally are forced to use teamwork to narrowly escape the jaws of doom, they recognize the virtues of working together. Can they agree to share the mouth-watering bug after all? Janet Perlman's own adaptation of her award-winning animated film Dinner for Two, "The Delicious Bug" will encourage discussion about the many facets of cooperation and friendship and highlight the importance of peacefully resolving conflict. AGES: 3-7 AUTHOR: Janet Perlman is a writer and director of short and funny animated films. Her work has received international acclaim, including an Oscar nomination and many festival grand prizes. She has worked extensively with the National Film Board of Canada, and now has her own production company. Colour illustrations A struggle between two chameleons over one delicious bug highlights the importance of peacefully resolving conflict. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781771380348

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Delicious Bug (Paperback)
• Publisher: Kids Can Press, West Toronto
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1771380349
• ISBN 13: 9781771380348
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Perlman, Janet
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

On a quiet and peaceful day in the forest, beaky birds, lemurs and a tomato frog are hanging out by the pond catching, or trying to catch, their meals. Two chameleon friends, Willy and Wally, are also looking forward to their lunch when a rare thing happens. KerBLAPP! - their tongues simultaneously latch onto a passing bumblebug. Who saw the bug first? And who will be the first to let go? As the two argue and fight, their actions lead to serious trouble and threaten the peace of the whole forest. But when Willy and Wally are forced to use teamwork to narrowly escape the jaws of doom, they recognize the virtues of working together. Can they agree to share the mouthwatering bug after all? Janet Perlman's own adaptation of her award-winning animated film Dinner for Two, The Delicious Bug will encourage discussion about the many facets of cooperation and friendship and highlight the importance of peacefully resolving conflict.

About the Authors

Janet Perlman lives in Montreal, and is a director of award-winning animated films. She has written and illustrated several children's books, including "Cinderella Penguin", which is based on one of her films which was nominated for an Oscar®.

Janet Perlman lives in Montreal, and is a director of award-winning animated films. She has written and illustrated several children's books, including "Cinderella Penguin", which is based on one of her films which was nominated for an Oscar®.