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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
This is a lovely book for children and would make a great companion for any child on a trip to New York. I particularly like how Arlo is guided through New York and slowly guided to the statue of Liberty, whom he has almost been led to believe is an actual person and not a statue. There is also lots of really interesting facts about the statue at the end, which has been kept short, sweet and to the point, which I know most kids would be very grateful for. The other thing I really liked about this book is the breathtaking artwork. Arlo is so cute and the Ballerina's are just beautiful.
Between 3 and 4 stars, depending on if you want it for fun (3) or more for education (4).
This is a great book for anyone looking to show their kid around New York City and the wonderful sights to be seen there. The illustrations are detailed and you get a real feel for the city as you read Augustin's notes to Arlo.
Honestly, I think this would be an awesome book to read and also take along with you on a trip around NYC with your grade-schooler (perhaps younger, if you can show them the illustrations during or after seeing the actual sights).
All of that said, it's a bit stiff in its delivery and not necessarily engaging. It's a bit like an actual tour guide taking you through the city. Because of that, I think this would be great for a teacher taking kids on a field trip, or a parent taking a trip with their kids and/or a parent who homeschools. I feel it works best as a book to be used with other tools.
My son was a bit young for this (he's 3), when I think it's more appropriate for kids 6-10. He did, however, enjoy the illustrations.
* I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for an honest, unbiased review. This in no way affected my review.
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This is a great book for anyone looking to show their kid around New York City and the wonderful sights to be seen there. The illustrations are detailed and you get a real feel for the city as you read Augustin's notes to Arlo.
Honestly, I think this would be an awesome book to read and also take along with you on a trip around NYC with your grade-schooler (perhaps younger, if you can show them the illustrations during or after seeing the actual sights).
All of that said, it's a bit stiff in its delivery and not necessarily engaging. It's a bit like an actual tour guide taking you through the city. Because of that, I think this would be great for a teacher taking kids on a field trip, or a parent taking a trip with their kids and/or a parent who homeschools. I feel it works best as a book to be used with other tools.
My son was a bit young for this (he's 3), when I think it's more appropriate for kids 6-10. He did, however, enjoy the illustrations.
* I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for an honest, unbiased review. This in no way affected my review.
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Arlo is an armadillo, encouraged by his grandfather to begin a grand adventure. When Arlo was born, his grandfather wrote travel journals about his favorite places for Arlo to use when he was old enough to go exploring on his own. Arlo is drawn to New York and "Lady Liberty", and there his adventure begins. With beautiful pictures, and just the right amount of factual information, this book is a child's travel guide to New York City.
This book was received as a digital ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was received as a digital ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book, with it's charming black, grey and yellow scale sketches, is a love letter to New York City. It's also apparently part of a series because armadillo gets around more than I do and travels to Paris as well, but this New York installment is lovely, and full of letters filled with the armadillo's adventures in the city that never sleeps. Along with the required tourist attractions and picturesque spots, Arlo wanders by pretzel carts and churro vendors on his trek to find the elusive Lady Liberty. Filled with little tidbits of trivia and historical information, Arlo's adventures in New York are well worth sharing with the young school age, early readers in your crew: It's still technically a picture book, but the vocabulary is pretty advanced, so that's a nice challenge.
Oh boy. I am a little torn on this book as I can appreciate the dual dialog of the tips on what Arlo should see, but I really hate both that dialog and the story text on the same page. It is really confusing and would make this a rough book for beginning readers and listeners. I love the illustrations and the factual data behind he story, but it is a bit of a cluttery mess with all of the text.
This would be an AWESOME book for older kids, but I see it as a picture book due to the page count and look of the novel.
This would be an AWESOME book for older kids, but I see it as a picture book due to the page count and look of the novel.
'An Armadillo in New York' by Julie Kraulis follows an armadillo on a trip and we get to be armchair travellers.
Arlo is an armadillo from Brazil. Following a travel journal from his grandfather, he decides to travel to New York to see Lady Liberty. Along the way, we get sightseeing information for a visit. We see the city from the top of Rockefeller Center and the constellations on the ceiling of Grand Central Plaza. I learned that the lions outside the New York Public Library are named Patience and Fortitude. There is a Yankee game and other adventures. Finally Arlo is off to Liberty Island.
It's a great picture book filled with whimsical drawings that show the wonder of a city from a child's eye viewpoint. There are facts about the city, and I think it would be a wonderful gift for a child travelling to New York City or a child who likes to travel.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House of Canada Limited, Tundra Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
Arlo is an armadillo from Brazil. Following a travel journal from his grandfather, he decides to travel to New York to see Lady Liberty. Along the way, we get sightseeing information for a visit. We see the city from the top of Rockefeller Center and the constellations on the ceiling of Grand Central Plaza. I learned that the lions outside the New York Public Library are named Patience and Fortitude. There is a Yankee game and other adventures. Finally Arlo is off to Liberty Island.
It's a great picture book filled with whimsical drawings that show the wonder of a city from a child's eye viewpoint. There are facts about the city, and I think it would be a wonderful gift for a child travelling to New York City or a child who likes to travel.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House of Canada Limited, Tundra Books, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
I received an advanced copy of this book from Random House via Netgalley in exchange for a review.
Arlo the Armadillo is sent by his grandfather Augustin on an adventure! Using his grandfather's travel journal as a guide we follow along as Arlo explores New York City all culminating in meeting the famous statue herself, Lady Liberty.
I loved the use of color and black and white in this book's adorable illustrations. There was a wealth of depth and texture on each page. I also liked that we got to get information from Augustin regarding facts about NYC but we got the excitement and emotional experience of Arlo seeing this grand city for the first time. I got a chuckle several times seeing Arlo enjoying the food and fun in the city. The list of facts at the end was a nice touch as well. A very cute and creative book, I can see many children enjoying this story.
Arlo the Armadillo is sent by his grandfather Augustin on an adventure! Using his grandfather's travel journal as a guide we follow along as Arlo explores New York City all culminating in meeting the famous statue herself, Lady Liberty.
I loved the use of color and black and white in this book's adorable illustrations. There was a wealth of depth and texture on each page. I also liked that we got to get information from Augustin regarding facts about NYC but we got the excitement and emotional experience of Arlo seeing this grand city for the first time. I got a chuckle several times seeing Arlo enjoying the food and fun in the city. The list of facts at the end was a nice touch as well. A very cute and creative book, I can see many children enjoying this story.
This is a fun and informative book with wonderful artwork. I can't wait till my boys are old enough for us to read this before we go on our yearly vacation to visit family in New York.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
This is a wonderful book I read it to my boys who both loved it too. We are taking them to NY this summer and my 5yr old wants to see everything that Arlo got to see. I don't think there is any other greater recommendation for a children's book than a child's attention and excitement.