Crankee Doodle - by Tom Angleberger (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In a hilarious take on a traditional nonsense song, featuring art by Newbery Honoree Bell, the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Origami Yoda books reveals that the legendary ride to town was all suggested by Mr. Doodle's overeager pony. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Why is this Yankee so gosh darn cranky? Find out in this hilarious take on the traditional nonsense song by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Tom Angleberger and Newbery Honor winning Cece Bell.</b> <p/><b>*</b> "A historical hoot full of goofy, eye-rolling goodness." --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i>, starred review <p/> "A witty, accessible spin on the familiar song." --<i>Booklist</i> <p/> "Yankee Doodle went to town / a-riding on a pony / stuck a feather in his hat / and called it macaroni." Many know the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy," but few understand it. This unapologetically silly picture book reveals the legendary ride to town--and the whole macaroni thing--was actually the work of Mr. Doodle's overeager pony. Mr. Doodle doesn't want any pasta or even a trip into town. No wonder he's so cranky! <p/> Includes a historical note.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>A BookPage Best Children's Book of 2013</b> "He does not want to go to town, buy a hat or wear a feather. But his horse is quite persuasive."<b>--<i>People</i> magazine, Best New Kids' Books</b> "Best-seller Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame takes on picture books, treating a younger audience to his dry and zany wit. . . . A historical hoot full of goofy, eye-rolling goodness." <br> --<b><i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review</b> <p/> "As concepts for picture books go, it's hard to think of one cleverer than this absurdist deconstruction of the familiar song. . . . Readers will cheerfully hum their way through the giddily imagined argument and resolution." <br> --<b><i>Horn Book, </i> starred review</b> <p/> "By book's end, both characters have had meltdowns, prompting a Yankee change of heart and a comically anachronistic trip to town that will have readers laughing." <br> --<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i> <p/> "In this laugh-out-loud reworking of 'Yankee Doodle, '. . . [Angelberger], author of the Origami Yoda series puts a witty, accessible spin on the familiar song, while Bell's bright, bold gouache images extend the zany humor." <br> --<i><b>Booklist</b></i> <p/> "Crankee's grouchy diatribes and his pony's affable responses make for a great read-aloud, especially when paired with a sing-along of the classic tune." <br> --<b><i>School Library Journal</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Tom Angleberger</b> is the best-selling author of the Origami Yoda books. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Cece Bell, and family. Visit him at www.origamiyoda.com. <p/><b>Cece Bell</b> is the author-illustrator of the Newbery Honor book <i>El Deafo, </i> <i>I Yam a Donkey!, </i> and the Sock Monkey picture books. She lives in Virginia with her family. Visit her at www.cecebell.com.
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