This is a review for Fox + Chick Up and Down and Other Stories written by Sergio Ruzzier’s children’s book my family received in exchange for this review.
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I was excited when Fox + Chick Up and Down and Other Stories arrived as the cover reminded me of some of Charlie’s favorite books from when he was a child. As I flipped through the book, I knew Charlie and David would enjoy the story a lot.
I liked how the book is broken down into chapters as we could read one a day and Charlie wouldn’t get overwhelmed of bored. Reading a chapter a night allowed us to discuss what happened and what we thought would happen in the next chapter.
We went over words we didn’t know and drew pictures for our Homeschool Art Class. Then we looked up facts on Foxes and Chicks which we will use in our Homeschool Unit Study on Animals. As we finished the book Charlie let me know he wanted to keep this book for himself but would let other children read it when they visited but he didn’t want me to give this book to my niece or nephew.
I asked Charlie why he wanted to keep the book. Charlie said it reminded him of Frog and Toad which we kept from when Charlie was smaller, and have it displayed in our library and it’s what Charlie wants to do with Fox + Chick Up and Down and Other Stories.
For Easter I want to purchase the other Fox and Chick books not only for Charlie but also my nieces and nephew along with my grandson Elijah. Once they get their copies of the books, I plan on asking them to share the books with their Teachers and Principals and ask them to order this series of books for their schools.
About:
Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel honoree Sergio Ruzzier.
In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick—two unlikely friends who, despite their differences, always manage to find a way to get along. In this fourth book in the series, Fox and Chick climb a tree, build a bookcase, and catch Snowflakes!
HILARIOUS, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUN: This unlikely duo will have readers rolling with laughter as they follow along with their antics!
PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layout make this series ideal for newly independent readers.
AWARD WINNING: The first book in the series was awarded a Geisel Award honor for “most distinguished book for beginning readers” by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children’s Book.
KIDS LOVE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels.
Perfect for: Parents, Educators and librarians, Grandparents
I was born in Milan, Italy, in 1966.
I grew up reading comics and picture books.
Among my favorite books were the Minarik/Sendak’s Little Bear series, Bruno Munari’s “Cappuccetto Verde” (“Little Green Riding Hood”), and Dino Buzzati’s “La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia”.
As a young teenager, I discovered and fell in love with the old American comics: Krazy Kat, Popeye, Dick Tracy, and many more.
At the same time, I was surrounded and fascinated by Medieval and Early Renaissance art, especially Giotto, Simone Martini, Ambrogio and Pietro Lorenzetti, and many other wonderful, lesser-known painters and illuminators. But before all this, my first, true love was for Hieronymus Bosch. I spent hours studying his paintings in a book that now shows more wear than any other, in my father’s well-supplied art library.
In 1989 I started to collaborate to the Italian leading comics magazine “Linus”, with a series of comic strips, and then I went on to create the character Bruno, for “Lupo Alberto Magazine”.
In 1994 I came to New York, where I immediately had the fortune to receive my first editorial commission from The New Yorker. That very drawing, an imaginary portrait of Dante Alighieri, was chosen the same year by American Illustration. From then on, I began my career as an editorial illustrator.
But what I really wanted to do was picture books, and I tried to enter that world. Compare to Italy, the American market offered an incredible quantity and variety of books, and I was excited to discover Arnold Lobel, Edward Gorey, James Marshall, William Steig…
It was not easy at the beginning getting the attention and the trust of editors and art directors, but then I had the luck to meet Frances Foster, and later Laura Geringer, Christy Ottaviano, Neal Porter, and others, who believed in my sensibility and graciously gave me the opportunity to show my ideas and my imagination on the printed page.
In 2011, Maurice Sendak invited me to spend one month at his place in Connecticut as one of that year’s Sendak Fellows.
Fox & Chick: The Party: Book 1 17-Apr-2018by Sergio Ruzzier ( 37 ) $9.99$12.99
Fox and Chick don’t always agree. But Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these two seemingly opposite friends. The luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, while the spare text and airiness of the images make this early chapter book accessible to a picture book audience as well.
Fox + Chick: The Sleepover: and Other Stories 25-May-2021by Sergio Ruzzier ( 1 ) $9.99$12.99
Fox and Chick are back in this newest book in the hilarious early reader series by Geisel Honoree Sergio Ruzzier.
In the tradition of Frog and Toad, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick – two unlikely friends who despite their differences always manage to find a way to get along. In this third book in the series, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone. The universal characters, humor and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.
• BUDDY BOOKS ARE PERENNIAL: From Frog and Toad to Elephant & Piggie to Ivy & Bean, kids of all ages respond to books about friendship.
• PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make it ideal for both the picture book audience and emerging readers.
• AWARD-WINNING: The first book in the series won a Geisel Award Honor for “the most distinguished book for beginning readers” by the American Library Association. It was also a New York Times Notable Children’s Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists.
• KIDS LIKE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to kids who are visually oriented readers as well as new readers who are eager to tackle graphic novels.
Perfect for:
• Parents, caregivers, and grandparents
• Teachers and librarians
• Fans of Frog and Toad, Elephant & Piggie, Bink & Gollie, Charlie & Mouse, and Barkus
Fish and Sun (I Can Read Comics Level 1) – 22-Jun-2021 by Sergio Ruzzier $5.99
Introducing I Can Read Comics, a new early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.
One day, a bored little fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean, where it meets the sun. A wonderful friendship blooms… Only, right in the middle of their fun, the sun starts to set! Fish and Sun is a powerful story about newfound friendship by Sergio Ruzzier.
“Painted seascapes in rich colors warm the early reader comic’s minimal text, and small details—Fish sleeps underwater with a small pillow—will draw laughter.” (Publishers Weekly)
Fish and Sun is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading.
Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride: and Other Stories (Fox & Chick, 2) 5-Mar-2019by Sergio Ruzzier ( 66 ) $9.99 $12.99
In the second book of this lauded series, Fox and Chick are off on three new adventures involving a boat ride, a mysterious box, and an early morning trip to see the sunrise. Despite the antics ensuing from their opposite personalities, the contradictory duo always manages to find a happy center. This early chapter book in comic-book form is perfect for emerging readers, while the sweet and funny characters and captivating art hold appeal for picture book audiences as well.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
