And Away We Go!

by Migy, Migy (Illustrator)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466883222
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	10/28/2014
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	65 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

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.

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.

Editorial Reviews

A good choice for storytimes.” —Booklist

“An urbane, adventuresome fox provides an evening's entertainment for an eclectic company in this nighttime escapade aloft . . . exciting yet contained and comforting.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Stylish, jazzy and unique, this is a great addition and would work well for storytime.” —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

08/01/2014
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

School Library Journal

2014-07-29
An urbane, adventuresome fox provides an evening's entertainment for an eclectic company in this nighttime escapade aloft. When his hot air balloon is delivered, Mr. Fox wastes no time. He opens the crate in the park and climbs into the basket under a starry sky, lighted skyscrapers all around. He plans to fly to the moon. His gradual ascent allows for an elephant, a giraffe and a rhino, some show-business squirrels and high-construction-worker rabbits to join him. They acquire provisions (pizza, some milkshakes)—and of course, as some children may anticipate, one passenger too many. The sparkling skyline and lighted streets are a sweet homage to New York and serve as a lively background to this cumulative journey. Marquees and lighted signs indicate the "Fox City" music hall along with several vintage record stores and other oddly enticing places. Some of the animals look a bit worried as the balloon's basket gets precariously more crowded, yet all seem to welcome each newcomer. Migy's cheerful, retro line with his bright-eyed animal characters and vivid colors against deep navy offer a feeling of familiarity. While the journey's end, not on the moon, is possibly unexpected, there's a sense of successful adventuring nevertheless. The mood is the same as a pajama storytime or a trip in the car just at bedtime—exciting yet contained and comforting. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews