loved the new arrangement.
Now everyone would get a
snack.
The trip of sheep looked
away in embarrassment.
Philomena never could keep
her footing.
The knot of toads didn't
know what to do. "
This is such a fun book to read, and then read again! Collective nouns for a variety of familiar animals are presented in a brand new and thought-provoking way. I will bet you have never considered the descriptions as they are presented.
Unpredictable and creative, readers will want to give clear thought and careful attention to both text and illustration. The double page spreads are full of color and surprise. The vocabulary elaborates on the scene shared. Characteristics of the animals being shown are known, and dealt with in an often humorous way.
"The knot of toads didn't know what to do.
Everyone wanted the fly, but not that badly."
The accompanying art shows deep green toads atop personal lily pads, tongues tangled in a bid to capture a passing dragonfly. None is willing to do the work necessary to follow through with the ensuing trouble. Would it be worth it? Not likely!
My personal favorite shows five lazy bears lounging on chaises; a waiter offering a tray replete with whole fish and a tropical mint cocktail to one of the five; and the facing page caption that reads: "the sloth of bears didn't want to forage anymore. Let the food come to them for a change."
Natalie Nelson uses gouache paint, ink, and found photographs to create digital collages that are both inspiring and whimsical. They provide an apt and appealing complement to Kyle Luckoff's text. I have read it a number of times, and realize that each collective noun is brand new learning for me. I wonder when I will astonish friends with this new knowledge.
Literally, funny!
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