And Away We Go! - Hardcover

Migy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805099018 ISBN 13: 9780805099010

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2014

Synopsis

Mr. Fox is going to the moon! Away he goes in his hot air balloon. . . . But wait! Can Elephant come too? Sure! Let's bring along some pizza. What about Giraffe? And Squirrel?
Everyone is welcome in Mr. Fox's balloon, but look out―will everyone fit?
In the tradition of classic cumulative tales like Mr. Gumpy's Outing, Migy's And Away We Go! is an unforgettable debut picture book from an exciting new talent.

About this title

About the Author:

Migy (pronounced miggy) is short for Miguel Ornia-Blanco. He was born in Salford, England. After living for a time in London and Buenos Aires, he currently lives in Frome, England, with his wife and children. Migy's artwork has been featured everywhere from the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. to the newsstands of Portland, Oregon. And Away We Go! is his author/illustrator debut in the U.S.

From School Library Journal:

PRES-GR 2—STAR-GAZING MR. FOX ACCEPTS AN EXCITING DELIVERY. "'HURRAY! MY HOT AIR BALLOON IS HERE. NOW I CAN FLY TO THE MOON! AWAY I GO!'" BUT EACH TIME HE TRIES TO TAKE OFF, a new friend asks to join him, and each one wants to bring something along. The agreeable Mr. Fox truly believes in the adage "The more the merrier" and acquiesces to each new suggestion with ease—Pizza? Sure. Milkshakes? You bet. Music, games, dancing? Absolutely! Of course, as the group in the basket grows, the balloon strings begin to fray, and keen-eyed readers will not be surprised when Mr. Fox and his pals are left stranded on the ground as the balloon shoots off toward the moon. "'Away it goes! Oh well, I'll go to the moon another time...'" muses the ever-optimistic Mr. Fox. "'It's much more fun to be here with my friends.'" The jaunty, sailor-suited fox has equally natty friends, with Elephant in a fedora and Giraffe in a bomber jacket. Overall, the illustrations have a fun, 1950s vibe without seeming old-fashioned. The dark colors of a shadowy night contrasted with the bright sherbet colors of the city add a distinct joie de vivre to the story. Hand-lettered signs, billboards, and marquees enhance the sense of adventure and possibility that the city holds. Stylish, jazzy, and unique, this is a great addition and would work well for storytime.—Anna Haase Krueger, Ramsey County Library, MN

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0805099018
• ISBN 13: 9780805099010
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Migy