Synopses & Reviews
and#8220;Don't copy me!and#8221; Children, parents, and caregivers know this refrain very well. Now it's Little Puffin's turn to say the words as three cheeky gull chicks follow him around, imitating his every word and step. The more Puffin protests, the more the gulls enjoy their silly game. Can he find a way to turn his frustration into a clever plan? With his usual wit and flair, author and artist Jonathan Allen turns a simple concept into a wildly entertaining taleand#8212;now available in board.
Review
"The hero of Allen's
Baby Owl books has insisted on various occasions that he's not cute, not scared, and not sleepy. His new avian protagonist, Little Puffin, is no less outspoken, especially when he has three small gulls mimicking his every move. Throwing his weight around doesn't help (and#8220;The Gull chicks weren't at all scared. They seemed to be having a great timeand#8221;), and neither does running away (and#8220;Small Gull, Tiny Gull and Baby Gull kept up with him easily. And what's more, they copied the way he ran. How annoying!and#8221;)... Allen's story is full of punchy dialogue and humorous details; children should get a particular kick out of Baby Gull, who can't quite keep up... Allen's expressive digital illustrations, which render the birds as balls of fluff with eyes that either gleam (the gulls) or glower (the puffin), only add to the fun." --
Publishers Weeklyand#160;
Review
"Allen's story is full of punchy dialogue and humorous details; children should get a particular kick out of Baby Gull, who can't quite keep up . . . Allen's expressive digital illustrations, which render the birds as balls of fluff with eyes that either gleam (the gulls) or glower (the puffin), only add to the fun." and#8212;Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
and#8220;Don't copy me!and#8221; It's a refrain that's well-known to children, parents, and caregivers. Now it's Little Puffin's turn to say the words as three cheeky gull chicks follow him around, imitating his every word and step. And the more the puffin protests, the more the gulls enjoy their silly game. Can Little Puffin find a way to turn his frustration into a clever plan? With his usual wit and flair, author and artist Jonathan Allen turns a simple concept into a wildly entertaining tale.and#160;
About the Author
Jonathan Allen has created many wonderful picture books for children, including
I'm Not Ready!,
The Little Rabbit Who Likes to Say Moo,
When the Snow Comes, and a number of stories starring Baby Owl. He lives happily in a quiet village in Cambridgeshire, England, with his wife, children, a dog, a cat, two guinea pigs, several guitars, and three computers.