How Old Is Mr. Tortoise?
A Picture Book
Will be published approx. on 23. June 2022
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-4197-4670-3 (ISBN)
Description
From the author of I Don't Want to Be a Frog comes a hilarious new picture book that asks readers to solve one very important mysteryIt's Mr. Tortoise's birthday, and he can't wait to eat cake with his friends. But there's a hitch! Mr. Tortoise can't remember how old he is, so his friends don't know how many candles to put on the cake. And they won't stop (or slice) until they figure out the mystery.Could Mr. Tortoise be as many years old as there are sections on his shell? He's twice as big as the smaller tortoise . . . so is he twice as old? After the partygoers work through a variety of possibilities, they find their way to the answer with a simple bit of addition.With text from I Don't Want to Be a Frog author Dev Petty and hilarious graphic novel-style illustrations from Ruth Chan, How Old Is Mr. Tortoise? will have readers guessing the answer from beginning to end.
Reviews / Votes
**STARRED REVIEW**"'HOORAY, CAKE!' says Mr. Tortoise. And hooray for Petty and Chan, whose comic hearts beat as one in this impeccably paced story told in graphic novel panels. With deadpan dialogue and endearingly goofy character-focused art, they've created a funny and loving salute to friendship, critical thinking, longevity, and cake." * Publishers Weekly * Striking the right balance between joyful irreverence and absurd, quirky humor, this provides obvious opportunities both in storytime and classrooms, as the animal pals bring liveliness to a stealthy math lesson. Layout is used effectively, with initial panels that provide structure, then alternate with full spreads that emphasize the humor and whimsy of the story. * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * Mr. Tortoise's emotions, which range from excited to thoughtful to confused to triumphant, dance across his face from panel to panel, and his friends are vibrant with enthusiasm. . .Anyone who's ever had to wait for a treat will empathize. * The Horn Book Magazine *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Illustrations
Full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 246 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-4670-3 (9781419746703)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Dev Petty
How Old Is Mr. Tortoise?
E-Book
06/2022
Abrams Books for Young Readers
€15.49
Available for download
Persons
Dev Petty used to be a painter in movies-such as the Matrix films and others-but now she is the author of many books for children, including I Don't Want to Be a Frog and its companion titles. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, and you can find her at DevPetty.com. Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada and her teens in China before studying art and education, and working with youth and families in underserved communities. She is the author and illustrator of The Alpactory: Ready, Pack, Go! and Thank You, Neighbor! She now writes and illustrates full-time in Brooklyn, New York. Visit ohtruth.com for more info.