Sir Ladybug
(Hardback)
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Publishing Details
Sir Ladybug
By (Author) Corey R. Tabor
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
6th July 2022
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Children's / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Children's / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Children's / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts
Children's / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Children's / Teenage general interest: Queens, kings, princesses, princes etc
Children's / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes
Children's / Teenage: Chapter books (transitional storybooks)
741.5973
Physical Properties
Hardback
72
Width 159mm, Height 237mm, Spine 12mm
312g
Description
From Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Awardwinning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor, this is a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.
Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the onlySir Ladybug!
Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when hed rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a monster (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friendshis herald, aroly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail namedSterlinghatch the perfect (delicious) plan.
This is the first in a new graphic novel series for newly independent readers, following the adventures of a ladybug knight and his pals in the dandelion patch.
Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and memorable cast of characters, this new series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.
Reviews
"Tabor's friend-forward graphic novel series opener is an ensemble comedy starring Sir Ladybug as the proverbial gentle knight. The story's themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar, but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Geisel medalist Tabor has produced another winner with this darling adventure starring garden variety critters. The language is playful and humorous. Simple but adorable line-drawings are splashed with accent colors and fun details. Gentle action leads the story to a very sweet conclusion that will leave kids eager for future adventures." -- Booklist (starred review)
"Visual humor, tongue-in-cheek declarations, and knock-knock jokes add to the fun absurdity of a story that subverts the natural phenomenon of a bird eating a bug. An endearing testament to the joys of friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Tabor brings his characteristic wit and silliness to this early graphic novel reader. A promising beginning to an expected series." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"This funny friendship story is an excellent offering for young readers ." -- School Library Journal
Author Bio
Corey R. Tabor is the author-illustrator of the picture books Snail Crossing, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride, as well as I Can Read titles Fox is Late and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger. Corey lives in Seattle with his wife and son, and spends his time making pictures and stories. You can visit him online at www.coreyrtabor.com.
