Synopses & Reviews
Midge, Pip, and Dot are hens. They live on Loopy Coop Farm. Every day, they watch the farmer's truck drive away. They want to know where it goes. So, one day, Pip climbs onto the truck. It starts up. Oh, no! Pip is in for a wild ride, and so are you!
With thick black lines and bright colors, Stoeke's whimsical illustrations bring the charming characters to life. The economy and humor of the text combined with a lovely message make this book a winner.--Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD
Excerpt:
"I'll get in first," says Pip.
"Then you, Midge.
Then Dot.
Okay?"
Pip hops in first.
But Midge and Dot do not get in.
"First we have to, um . . . ask Rooster Sam," says Midge.
"Yes! Rooster Sam!" says Dot.
"He could come with us."
"We will be right back," says Midge.
"Wait there, Pip!" says Dot.
Synopsis
It?s Halloween and Minerva Louise is as fearless? and clueless?as ever. She investigates the witches, ghosts, and goblins visiting the farm and delights in trick-or-treating for the very first time. Little farmers with pointed hats and very strange farming tools are running around. Folks are handing out the most delicious (candy) corn. The neighbors even compliment Minerva on her fine costume! (Uh,
what costume?) Youngsters will cheer the return of the intrepid but birdbrained chicken. Minerva Louise, ?unquestionably a star? (
Publishers Weekly), bumbles through everyone?s favorite spooky evening in her signature lovable, silly style.
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Minerva Louise is enjoying springtime on the farm . . . until she finds some peculiar eggs. Blue eggs, pink eggs, striped and spotted eggs. They?re in the strangest places?which hen is laying her eggs on top of fence posts and under the picnic table? Minerva Louise solves the mystery, and fans will delight in the hilarious return of their favorite daffy chicken.
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Midge, Pip, and Dot are the hens of Loopy Coop Farm. They want to fly like Rooster Sam, but they just can't seem to do it, even though they try and try. With its surprise ending, short and punchy text, and Stoeke's hilariously expressive pictures, this is a story kids will want to return to again and again.
From the author of the hit Minerva Louise series, this boisterous first book about the Loopy Coop Farm hens is also a perfect first lesson in reading.
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Christmas cheer from everyone?s favorite muddleheaded chicken.
What is that fat guy in the red suit doing on the roof? wonders Minerva Louise one snowy evening. She follows him down the chimney and, to her surprise, sees a tree inside. The harebrained hen can?t make sense of it, but young children will laugh with delight as they follow Minerva Louise around on her Christmas Eve adventure with the jolly fat fellow. She even gets a present
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For over twenty years, the inspired silliness of Janet Stoeke's Minerva Louise series has captured imaginations and tickled funny bones. Now the book that introduced the feather-brained fowl is back and just as hilarious as ever. From the flowerpot Minerva uses as a comfy seat to the tricycle she mistakes for a tractor, the daffy details of this clever story are truly memorable. An all-new cover design makes this the perfect introduction for the next generation of Minerva fans.
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A cheerful reintroduction to the friendly chicken, Minerva Louise! Minerva Louise loves the farmhouse with the red curtains, and one day she decides to explore it from the inside. Children will laugh at her silly antics and love pointing out her mistakes. Stoeke's bright, streamlined art and offbeat text have put the daffy Minerva Louise on the map - and won her a place in children's hearts.
This reissue will add a charming new cover to the sweet story that children already love.
Synopsis
Pip, Midge, and Dot are the cute but clueless hens of Loopy Coop Farm. Every day they watch the farmer's truck drive away, and they wonder what it would be like to take a ride. Finally, Pip gathers her courage, climbs into the back, and closes her eyes. The truck rumbles to life, and when Pip opens her eyes, she's back on the farm. What a ride! But for these hens, every adventure is a misadventure, and readers are in for a funny surprise. With short, easy-to-read text and hilarious illustrations, this uproarious read-aloud will have you rumbling with laughter.
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Midge, Pip, and Dot are the silly hens of Loopy Coop Farm. Resting under the shade of a big apple tree, they are suddenly bombarded by falling apples--who could possibly be throwing apples at them? The three hens investigate, only to find an unexpected explanation. With its surprise ending, short and punchy text, and Stoeke's hilariously expressive pictures, this is a story kids will want to return to again and again.
From the author of the hit Minerva Louise series, this new rowdy reader about the Loopy Coop Farm hens is also a perfect lesson in reading.
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Adam has a secret--his friends have to guess what it is. Miss Bindergarten has a secret too, and the whole class will be amazed at what fun she has in store for them!
Synopsis
Christmas cheer from everyone?s favorite muddleheaded chicken.
What is that fat guy in the red suit doing on the roof? wonders Minerva Louise one snowy evening. She follows him down the chimney and, to her surprise, sees a tree inside. The harebrained hen can?t make sense of it, but young children will laugh with delight as they follow Minerva Louise around on her Christmas Eve adventure with the jolly fat fellow. She even gets a present
Synopsis
In the style of Mo Willems, Jonathan Fenske tells three humorous stories of two friends, Pig and Fox, and their shenanigans with a cardboard box (all of which involved Pig accidentally crushing Fox in the box). With comic art and simple language, this Level 2 reader is sure to have kids rolling with laughter.
About the Author
Jonathan Fenske has written and illustrated several Penguin Young Readers, including Guppy Up! and Woodward and McTwee. He was a Geisel Award finalist for his reader Love Is in the Air. He lives in Denver, Colorado.