But Not the Armadillo

(Board book)

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Behold the armadillo, a cute and curious creature who follows his nose wherever it goes. Join him as he quietly travels the less-traveled road: he picks cranberries, stops and smells the flowers, takes a nap in the meadow, searches out the source of a beautiful melody, and at days end passes an overeager hippo sprinting the other direction.

Told with Boyntons signature charm and unpredictability, But Not the Armadillo is a gentle and worthy companion book to But Not the Hippopotamusperfect for curious little kids and grown-ups alike.

And for everyone who has ever been concerned about the armadillo: Dont worry. Hes completely fine just the way he is.

Reviews

It might sound strange to call a board book long awaited, but for those who have puzzled and perhaps even argued over the message of the great Sandra Boyntons 1982 But Not the Hippopotamus, the arrival of a follow-up calledBut Not the Armadillois exciting news I am here to tell you that Boynton has settled the question: The armadillo, with his armadillo nose, really likes to wander around by himself, following that sausage-shaped schnoz where it goes.He hears music from far away. A hippo (ahem) rushes busily by she wants to run and play. But, you guessed it, not the armadillo. And thats O.K., were helped to see: He doesnt like to hurry. Theres one more beat, a moment of parting grace that shows why Boynton is the absolute master of board books. Please scratch his armadillo nose and tell him not to worry. To each creature his or her own. * The New York Times Book Review *

Author Bio

Sandra Boynton is a popular American cartoonist, childrens author, songwriter, producer, and director. Since 1974, Boynton has written and illustrated over seventy-five childrens books and seven general audience books, including fiveNew York Timesbestsellers. More than 85 million of her books have been sold, mostly to friends and family, she says. She has also written (with Michael Ford) and produced six albums of renegade childrens music. Three of her six albums have been certified Gold (over 500,000 copies sold) andPhiladelphia Chickens, nominated for a Grammy, has been certified Platinum (over 1 million copies sold). Boynton has also directed twelve music videos of her songs, including the award-winning One Shoe Blues starring B.B. King, Alligator Stroll starring Josh Turner, and Tyrannosaurus Funk (animated) sung by Samuel L. Jackson. She lives in rural New England, and her studio is in a barn with perhaps the only hippopotamus weathervane in America.