Barnaby Never Forgets - Hardcover

Collet-Derby, Pierre

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763688533 ISBN 13: 9780763688530

Publisher: Candlewick, 2017

Synopsis

Meet Barnaby, an unforgettable bunny (with a few blind spots)!

Barnaby has a very good memory. He remembers to brush his teeth and feed his grasshoppers, and he always, always remembers when it’s ice-cream night. So how can someone with such a good memory forget something so important? As Barnaby soon finds out, sometimes the thing that’s slipped your mind is right under your nose (or right above it). Lovable, scatterbrained Barnaby will win the hearts of adults and kids alike in Pierre Collet-Derby’s funny and familiar tale of remembering what you’ve forgotten — and learning to laugh at yourself.

About this title

About the Author:

Pierre Collet-Derby is an author and illustrator of children's books based in Ontario, Canada. Born and raised in France, Pierre spent most of his childhood doodling (particularly during math class) and always knew he would grow up to make his living as an artist. Happily, he now spends his days drawing pictures, writing stories and strumming his guitar (or ukulele depending on his mood). His clients include Candlewick Press, Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Blue Apple Books, Dreamworks Animation and Highlights Magazine. Pierre's debut author/illustrated picture book, Barnaby Never Forgets, was released in July 2017. He also recently illustrated the Bossy Flossie series written by Sheila Greenwald and Goodnight Selfie by Scott Menchin.

Review:

"Collet-Derby's infectious ode to being scatterbrained gets a lot of mileage out of his irrepressible protagonist, who shifts from gape-jawed horror to giddy beaming at the drop of a hat. Primary colors fill in artfully sketchy outlines, mostly in small scale--though the two-page spread of a horde of raccoons feasting on trash Barnaby left out is a joy."
-Booklist


A recommended, silly read-aloud for the classroom, storytime, or one-on-one sharing."
-School Library Journal


"The intended audience will embrace the delightful humour of Barnaby Never Forgets, and its large font and generously-sized illustrations make it a perfect book for read-aloud sharing with small groups of children."
-CM: Canadian Review of materials


"Here's a book in which even very young children can pick up on the humour, reading pictures in hilarious contrast to the confident assertions of a sometimes mistaken Barnaby rabbit.[...] Robust humour comes through loud and clear in Collet-Derby's energetic lines and buoyant, even boisterous, text. And he offers the ultimate fantasy ending--for those who look forward to going to school and those who don't."
-The Toronto Star

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0763688533
• ISBN 13: 9780763688530
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Collet-Derby Pierre