Synopses & Reviews
An ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed by a fear-mongering monster, Yerbert, Froofle, and Wumpus run away and cry. But with encouragement from the narrator and from readersand#8212;and#8220;Go on, Wumpus, you can do it. (Tell Wumpus he can do it.)and#8221;and#8212;the three learn to confront their fears and triumph over the bubbles! An original, offbeat, and giggle-inducing take on conquering fears from the New York Times best-selling team responsible for the groundbreakingand#160;Those Darn Squirrels! books.
Review
*and#160; "Whether readers will take the hint about unreasonable fears, theyand#8217;ll be back for giggle-fueled rereadings."
--Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"The fearful Wild Thingand#8211;like monsters are comically depicted, and their problems are resolved with perfect pacing"
--School Library Journal
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*and#160;"Rubin's voice-over narrator counsels Yerburt, Froofle, and Wumpus through their anxiety, coaching them, therapist-style, through their first encounter with actual bubbles. Salmieri's pen-and-ink lines give unexpected delicacy to the story [and] readers will take the hint about unreasonable fears, theyand#8217;ll be back for giggle-fueled rereadings."
--Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"The fearful Wild Thingand#8211;like monsters are comically depicted, and their problems are resolved with perfect pacing."
--School Library Journal
"Funny words and pictures combine to delight . . . this amusing romp will encourage young readers to put their own fears in perspective."
--The Wall Street Journal
"Big Bad Bubble might help kids get a bit of perspective on their own fears, and should certainly make them laugh at bedtime and#8212; that moment when the monsters and#8212; or whatever lurks under their particular beds and#8212; start to worry them."
--The New York Times
Synopsis
A brand-new monster twist on a classic song by Caldecott Medalist Ed Emberley and his daughter, Rebecca Emberley.
Children will stomp their paws, twitch their tails, snort and growl, and wiggle and wriggle along with this bright and bold picture book twist on "If You're Happy and You Know It." Rebecca Emberley has written a rollicking text, which she has illustrated in collaboration with her father, Caldecott Medalist Ed Emberley. Includes a fun sing-along song by Adrienne Emberley which can be downloaded at www.scholstic.com/ifyouramonsterandyouknowit
Synopsis
Caldecott Medalist Ed Emberley and his daughter, Rebecca, put a new monster twist on a classic song in this rollicking new picture book. Full color.
Synopsis
Four monsters have to confront their worst fearand#8212;bubblesand#8212;and are gently nudged into facing bubbles head-on. Aand#160;fresh and funny look at overcoming fears from a best-selling team.
About the Author
REBECCA EMBERLEY is a bestselling creator of many books for children, including THERE WAS AN OLD MONSTER, CHICKEN LITTLE, THE RED HEN, Piñata, and a series of bilingual English/Spanish books. She lives on the east coast, when not traveling the world, finding inspiration in even the smallest of places.
ED EMBERLEY is the acclaimed author and illustrator of more than 75 books for children, including There Was an Old Monster, Chicken Little and Go Away, Big Green Monster! His numerous awards include a Caldecott Medal, Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, Caldecott Honor, and Art Books for Children Citation. He lives in Ipswich, Massachusetts.