Bat and Rat

Patrick Jennings

Description

Bat and Rat are two best friends living in the big city. Together these nocturnal pals enjoy their favorite things, like riding the subway, dumpster diving in Chinatown, writing songs, and playing in a band. One hot summer night, while tasting their favorite flavors of ice cream, like mosquito ripple, they find the inspiration for the perfect new tunefor they realize their favorite favorite is each other.Written in a gentle, sweet style reminiscent of Arnold Lobel and Patrick McDonnell and with charming illustrations, Bat and Rat captures the tenderness of classic picture books with a hip, modern twist.Praise for Bat and Rat';Cordell's starry cityscapes combine with Jennings' gentle text for an agreeable read-aloudwith a cherry on top.'Kirkus ReviewsThe clever artwork perfectly complements Jennings's sharp, funny wordplay. Children will delight in this charming story.School Library JournalCordell's images of jazzy patrons at the Twelve O'Clock Room add interest, while his consistent use of spotlights, streetlights, circular images, and stage lights accentuate and complement Jennings' focused attention on a unique and caring relationship.Library Media Connection

Sujets

• Picture book

Informations

• Publié par: ABRAMS BOOKS
• Date de parution: 15 janvier 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 1
• EAN13: 9781613122969
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 6 Mo

Extrait

That thing you love . . . you must savor it. Nothing above . . . it s your favorite.

Bat and Rat are two best friends living in the big city. Together, these nocturnal pals enjoy their favorite things, like riding the subway, writing songs, and playing in a jazz band. One hot summer night, while tasting their favorite flavors of ice cream, they find the inspiration for a new tune. The result is the perfect duet and a lyrical tribute to their friendship.
Bat and Rat captures the tender- ness shared by some of children s books most classic characters, written and illustrated with a hip, modern twist.