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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.
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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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- PublisherCandlewick
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 076367561X
- ISBN 13 9780763675615
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorChapman Cat
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