Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton (English) Board Book Book

Description: Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton "An entertaining romp." —The Wall Street JournalGeorge is a dog with all the best intentions, and his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But its so hard to be a good dog when there are cats to chase and flowers to dig up! Chris Haughtons fetchingly funny story and vibrant, retro illustrations are sure to lure dog lovers of all ages—and anyone who has ever met a temptation too good to resist. FORMAT Board Book LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Review The individuals struggle for self-control is subtly conveyed in Georges story, which manages to make old concept fresh thanks to Georges winning personality and a vibrant, jazzy artistic style... Young children who struggle to follow the rules will feel a bond with George, and the storys present-tense narration and repeated refrains make this a natural for reading aloud.—Kirkus ReviewsHaughtons retro illustrations capture Georges inner turmoil in both the position of his ears and the subtle shift of his eyeballs. Of course, there are no kids out there who struggle with resisting temptation, so this book wont resonate at all . . . right?—BooklistGeorge, the hero of this dog-behaving-badly story from Haughton (LITTLE OWL LOST), hits the canine trifecta: oversize snout, floppy ears, and an anguished expression... George vows to be good when Harry leaves, but he promptly encounters temptation. In a droll parody of an old-fashioned moral lesson, the narrator intones, "What will George do?" as George gazes out at readers with a familiar dog-in-headlights look.—Publishers WeeklyHaughtons digitally rendered illustrations have a modern-retro feel, and creative kids will enjoy seeing that the conventional color rules are missing; George is a fuchsia, red, and mulberry delight, while Harry is olive-green with navy blue and aqua hair. Make room in your dog-themed storytimes for this crowd-pleaser.—School Library JournalHaughtons not out to lecture children. Georges crimes are ones of passion, and its hysterical. It resonates with anyone with blood pulsing through their veins—and especially with children, who are constantly being told what not to do...Its another picture book from Candlewick for those who like their droll and understated humor. Dont resist the temptation to check this one out.—Kirkus Childrens Book blogAn entertaining romp.—Wall Street Journal Review Quote The individuals struggle for self-control is subtly conveyed in Georges story, which manages to make old concept fresh thanks to Georges winning personality and a vibrant, jazzy artistic style... Young children who struggle to follow the rules will feel a bond with George, and the storys present-tense narration and repeated refrains make this a natural for reading aloud. --Kirkus Reviews Haughtons retro illustrations capture Georges inner turmoil in both the position of his ears and the subtle shift of his eyeballs. Of course, there are no kids out there who struggle with resisting temptation, so this book wont resonate at all . . . right? --Booklist George, the hero of this dog-behaving-badly story from Haughton (LITTLE OWL LOST), hits the canine trifecta: oversize snout, floppy ears, and an anguished expression... George vows to be good when Harry leaves, but he promptly encounters temptation. In a droll parody of an old-fashioned moral lesson, the narrator intones, "What will George do?" as George gazes out at readers with a familiar dog-in-headlights look. --Publishers Weekly Haughtons digitally rendered illustrations have a modern-retro feel, and creative kids will enjoy seeing that the conventional color rules are missing; George is a fuchsia, red, and mulberry delight, while Harry is olive-green with navy blue and aqua hair. Make room in your dog-themed storytimes for this crowd-pleaser. --School Library Journal Haughtons not out to lecture children. Georges crimes are ones of passion, and its hysterical. It resonates with anyone with blood pulsing through their veins--and especially with children, who are constantly being told what not to do...Its another picture book from Candlewick for those who like their droll and understated humor. Dont resist the temptation to check this one out. --Kirkus Childrens Book blog An entertaining romp. --Wall Street Journal Details ISBN0763676527 Author Chris Haughton Short Title OH NO GEORGE Pages 32 Language English Illustrator Chris Haughton ISBN-10 0763676527 ISBN-13 9780763676520 Media Book DEWEY E Audience Age 2-5 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-03-24 Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S. Place of Publication Cambrudge, MA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-03-24 NZ Release Date 2015-03-24 US Release Date 2015-03-24 UK Release Date 2015-03-24 Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Format Board Book Illustrations 4-COLOR Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141722244;

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