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Illustrated by
AntonGionata Ferrari.
In this rambunctious and cheerful if rather pointless story, dino Rex takes his friend Stego for a spin through the city in his new sports car and can't resist honking his horn (repeatedly and illegally). After causing much havoc but also helping clear the way for a firetruck, he eventually gets a ticket. A rhyming text and chaotic mixed-media illustrations capture all the action.
24 pp.
| Holiday
| April, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2767-3$16.95
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K-3
Translated by Grace Maccarone.
Illustrated by
AntonGionata Ferrari.
Longing to become a household pet, a friendly crocodile makes a plan to ingratiate himself with his chosen family. He retreats inside a picture book by day and emerges secretly at night to do helpful deeds, such as washing dishes and picking up toys. Combining an energetic line with a variety of media, the art is a good match for the quirky story.