Viking in Love
By (Author) Doug Cenko
Penguin USA
Viking Books for Young Readers
14th March 2022
United States
Children
Fiction
813.6
Hardback
48
Width 267mm, Height 236mm, Spine 9mm
473g
In this laugh-out-loud picture book, a Viking falls in love and must face the only thing in his way of attaining it- his fear of the sea. Stig is your quintessential Viking guy. He loves fresh air, stew, and adorable kittens . . . but he hates the sea. Ingrid is your quintessential Viking gal. She loves all of the above and the sea. What happens when Stig sees Ingrid Of course, he falls head over heels. But there is one significant problem that stands in their way- the sea. Will Stig find a way to overcome his fears and woo the bold and beautiful Ingrid Only if he uses his Viking ingenuity . . . and a few kittens.
"As heartwarming as it is funny . . . viewers will love this book as much as Stig loves Ingrid." --BCCB Review
"A funny and pure tale proving that love conquers all." --Kirkus Reviews
"This tender Viking tale of love at first sight packs in adorable kittens and equally adorable sea monsters." --Booklist
"Cenkos polished digital illustrations are cinematic in their storytelling, working hand in hand with the narratives smooth pacing." --Publishers Weekly
Doug Cenko lives in Chicago, Illinois with his wife and daughter. He grew up in Indiana and one of his first jobs was at a comic book shop . . . where he spent most of the money he made. Since then, he has worked at design agencies, an animation studio, and a live special-effects company. His most recent claim to fame was reading his book My Papa is a Princess to thousands of fans at Dodger Stadium. For more information about him and his books, please visit http-//dugduggoose.com