Synopses & Reviews
When Honeybee decides to take a nap in the same flower as Horsefly, trouble ensues! They dont want to share, and after quarrelling, run away in opposite directions. But it isnt long until they meet again… They have both been captured by hungry Bullfrog! If Horsely and Honeybee are to escape before dinnertime, they must find a way to work together. With beautiful illustrations and simple text, this is a sweet story about sharing and friendship.
Review
"...a great read-aloud that children and their adults will love.”--School Library Journal, starred
"With a saturated, brightly colored palette, Cecil creates quirky characters who deliver a clear message.”—New York Times Book Review
"Cecil (Brontorina) creates striking oil-on-paper images; his cartoonish characters escape the leathery green lily pad, with its fuchsia and violet blooms, for crystalline blue skies and a shared home in an orange flower bud.”—Publishers Weekly Praise for Randy Cecils illustrations: Big Day on the River:
“Cecils illustrations capture the comedy and down-home charm of this tale and its lovable characters. A pitch-perfect picture book.” —School Library Journal, starred review The Singing Chick:
“Cecils illustrations sparkle with humor.” —Kirkus Reviews Little Red Cowboy Hat:
“This Wild West fairy tale makes other versions look limp by comparison.” —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review “Cecils colors reflect deep western sunset shades.” —School Library Journal, starred review An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
Review
"...a great read-aloud that children and their adults will love.”--School Library Journal, starred
"With a saturated, brightly colored palette, Cecil creates quirky characters who deliver a clear message.”—New York Times Book Review
"Cecil (Brontorina) creates striking oil-on-paper images; his cartoonish characters escape the leathery green lily pad, with its fuchsia and violet blooms, for crystalline blue skies and a shared home in an orange flower bud.”—Publishers Weekly Praise for Randy Cecils illustrations: Big Day on the River:
“Cecils illustrations capture the comedy and down-home charm of this tale and its lovable characters. A pitch-perfect picture book.” —School Library Journal, starred review The Singing Chick:
“Cecils illustrations sparkle with humor.” —Kirkus Reviews Little Red Cowboy Hat:
“This Wild West fairy tale makes other versions look limp by comparison.” —Kirkus Reviews, pointer review “Cecils colors reflect deep western sunset shades.” —School Library Journal, starred review An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
About the Author
Randy Cecil has illustrated many books for children, including Dusty Locks and the Three Bears and And Heres to You! (a New York Times bestseller). He lives in Houston, Texas.