Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too

by Anna Dewdney

Overview

Drawing. 

 

Reading.

Building.

Painting.

 

These are things Nelly loves to do…but they’re always better with Daddy Gnu!

 

With fun-to-read rhyme, a little silliness, and a lot of warmth, Anna Dewdney—the creator of the beloved llama llama books—tells the story of a daughter and her daddy and their wonderful day together.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780670012275
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/06/2014
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	10.20(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD420L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Anna Dewdney was a teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of reading aloud to children. She continually honed her skills as an artist and writer and published her first Llama Llama book in 2005. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont. She wrote, painted, gardened, and lived there with her partner, Reed, her two daughters, two wirehaired pointing griffons, and one bulldog. Anna passed away in 2016, but her spirit will live on in her books.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

PRAISE FOR NELLY GNU AND DADDY TOO:

"[A] Father’s Day-ready vehicle to showcase an involved and attentive parent." —Publishers Weekly

"...an engaging story illustrated with a rainbow of vibrant hues that preschoolers will love." —Kirkus 

"Move over, Mama Llama, it’s Daddy Gnu’s turn to shine!" —School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE LLAMA LLAMA SERIES:
 
"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." —PW starred review of Llama Llama Time to Share 
 
“A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist on Llama Llama Red Pajama
 
“Dewdney's tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus on Llama Llama Red Pajama
 
“An involving read-aloud, one that will leave kids and parents hoping Llama has many more adventures ahead.” —PW on Llama Llama Mad at Mama
 
“The expressive animal faces and attention to detail make it a charming addition.” —PW on Llama Llama Misses Mama
 
"A worthy addition to the Llama collection, just right for readers’ own sick days."—Kirkus on Llama Llama Home with Mama

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR NELLY GNU AND DADDY TOO:

"[A] Father’s Day-ready vehicle to showcase an involved and attentive parent." —Publishers Weekly

"...an engaging story illustrated with a rainbow of vibrant hues that preschoolers will love." —Kirkus 

"Move over, Mama Llama, it’s Daddy Gnu’s turn to shine!" —School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE LLAMA LLAMA SERIES:

"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." —PW starred review of Llama Llama Time to Share 

“A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist on Llama Llama Red Pajama

“Dewdney's tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus on Llama Llama Red Pajama

“An involving read-aloud, one that will leave kids and parents hoping Llama has many more adventures ahead.” —PW on Llama Llama Mad at Mama

“The expressive animal faces and attention to detail make it a charming addition.” —PW on Llama Llama Misses Mama

"A worthy addition to the Llama collection, just right for readers’ own sick days."—Kirkus on Llama Llama Home with Mama

From the Publisher

PRAISE FOR NELLY GNU AND DADDY TOO:

"[A] Father’s Day-ready vehicle to showcase an involved and attentive parent." —Publishers Weekly

"...an engaging story illustrated with a rainbow of vibrant hues that preschoolers will love." —Kirkus 

PRAISE FOR THE LLAMA LLAMA SERIES:
 
"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." —PW starred review of Llama Llama Time to Share 
 
“A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist on Llama Llama Red Pajama
 
“Dewdney's tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus on Llama Llama Red Pajama
 
“An involving read-aloud, one that will leave kids and parents hoping Llama has many more adventures ahead.” —PW on Llama Llama Mad at Mama
 
“The expressive animal faces and attention to detail make it a charming addition.” —PW on Llama Llama Misses Mama
 
"A worthy addition to the Llama collection, just right for readers’ own sick days."—Kirkus on Llama Llama Home with Mama

Praise for Anna Dewdney

2014-03-17
Fans of the Llama Llama series can rejoice—best-selling author Dewdney is back with another one, this time featuring Nelly Gnu and her ever helpful daddy. Having made her first appearance in Llama Llama, Time to Share (2012), Nelly is back and quite industrious as she and her father work together to build a playhouse. Rhyming couplets cheerily describe the activity: "A great big box, some tape and string— / Daddy can make anything! // First they measure. Then they draw. / Nelly tapes, and Daddy saws." As the project takes shape, Nelly decides that the playhouse needs some decorating. Off the pair goes to get paint and brushes at the store. Nelly laughs as she rides high on Daddy's shoulders, and she is amazed at all the colors of paint she sees on the shelves. Amid the hustle and bustle, Nelly suddenly loses sight of her father and has a moment of panic. The full-bleed spread of Nelly alone in a sea of shoppers, viewed from above, brings emotional heft to the otherwise innocuous preschool story. But the page turn reveals Nelly in close-up, being embraced by the two strong arms of her dad. All ends well as they complete their special day painting "the house with brick designs. / Big bright flowers, climbing vines." Dewdney clearly knows her audience and delivers an engaging story illustrated with a rainbow of vibrant hues that preschoolers will love. Here's hoping there will be more adventures with Nelly and her family. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews