Synopses & Reviews
When Wodney must face off against that big bully Camilla Capybara for a second time, a talking robot becomes his secret weapon. The meek wodent . . . er, rodent . . . hero with a speech impediment and a heart of gold is back! So is Camilla Capybaraand#8212;the BIG bully who makes poor Wodney and hisand#160; classmates tremble. But this time, Wodney has a secret weapon: a robot that helps him pronounce his rand#8217;s and seems to be just the thing to scare Camilla away for good.
With the second empowering tale about Wodney, Lester and Munsinger use their
signature dose of humor to remind us that the little guy can finish first, and itand#8217;s often
brainsand#8212;not brawnand#8212;that save the day.
Review
"Lesterand#8217;s precisely worded text creates a wide range of emotions, from joy to gloom to satisfaction, while Munsingerand#8217;s expressive line-and wash illustrations capture every nuance of the amusing story."and#8212;Booklist "This sequel will be embraced by youngsters who struggle with their speech and need some hints on how to handle the capybaras in their lives."and#8212;Kirkus "Readers should have fun reading aloud in Wodneyand#8217;s voice, but multidimensional Camilla is a scene-stealer herself."and#8212;Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
In the deep, dark woods andlt;BRandgt; by the Strawberry Vale,andlt;BRandgt; a big bear lumbersandlt;BRandgt; down a small, crooked trail....
Synopsis
Bad weather frightens Bear, but his woodland friends are there to help him in this sweet, reassuring Bear story from bestselling duo Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman
In the deep, dark woods
by the Strawberry Vale,
a big bear lumbers
down a small, crooked trail...
The sun is setting and it's getting chilly. When Bear's friends discover that he is not at home in his lair, they march out into the cold to find their pal. Friends don't let friends stay lost Wren, Owl, and Raven take to the skies while Badger, Mole, and Mouse search on the ground. Pretty soon Bear is found, and once he's back in his cave, he feels quite safe with his friends all around.
Synopsis
In the deep, dark woods
by the Strawberry Vale,
a big bear lumbers
down a small, crooked trail....
About the Author
Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger have been together through thick and thin since first publishing The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983. They have collaborated on the hilarious Tacky the Penguin series and many other wildly funny and popular titles, including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York, and Lynn Munsinger is a full-time illustrator living in Vermont.LYNN MUNSINGER has illustrated more than ninety books for children. She graduated from Tufts University in Boston and the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, where she majored in illustration. She lives in Connecticut and Vermont.