| Some Smug Slug Contributor(s): Edwards, Pamela Duncan (Author), Cole, Henry (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064435024 ISBN-13: 9780064435024 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1998 Annotation: A self-assured slug slithers up a suspicious slope. A sparrow, spider, stink bug, and several other spectators shout "Stop!" But this slug is smug, and heeds not his companions' caution. He'll wish he had when he sees the shocking surprise that awaits him at the summit! 1997 Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts; "School Library Journal". Best Books of 1996. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Words |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 94018682 |
| Lexile Measure: 620 |
| Physical Information: 0.17" H x 9.92" W x 8.72" (0.32 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 14976 Reading Level: 3.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This hilarious read-aloud picture book tells a cautionary tells about a slug who must climb a slippery slope, in spite of the animals who are trying to stop him. Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the swallowtail simply trying to sabotage the slug's progress? Why is everyone screaming at the slug? Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have created an alliterative tale that will have children snorting out loud at the surprise ending for this very smug slug. Detailed illustrations include a hidden "S" on every page. |
Contributor Bio(s): Cole, Henry: - Henry Cole was a celebrated science teacher for many years before turning his talents to children's books. He has worked on nearly one hundred and fifty books for children, including Unspoken, Big Bug, A Nest for Celeste, Jack's Garden, and On Meadowview Street. Henry loves being outside, where he can sketch and write. His favorite sound is the first robin song of the spring. You can visit him online at www.henrycole.net. Edwards, Pamela Duncan: -Pamela Duncan Edwards is the author of numerous popular picture books, including Livingstone Mouse; Roar! A Noisy Counting Book; Some Smug Slug; The Worrywarts; Clara Caterpillar; Wake-Up Kisses; Rosie's Roses; The Leprechaun's Gold; and Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight, all illustrated by Henry Cole; as well as Dear Tooth Fairy, illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick; McGillycuddy Could!, illustrated by Sue Porter; and The Neat Line, illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal. She lives in Virginia. |