Armadillo Rodeo

Book Description

When Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo," he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing story of an armadillo on his own.

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Armadillo Rodeo by Jan Brett.......2007-03-12

This book is really cute! The 7 year old boy I purchased it for wants to read it over and over again! The illustrations are really colorful and well done. This is the type of book that is great fun for a boy or girl - ages 4 to 8, I should think. The author, Jan Brett, is very clever. I will look for more of this authors books in the future for children on my gift list.
Loriann Ringgold
Elko, NV

A delightful adventure.......2006-09-29

For children and for those who just love that critter I love so...you will enjoy this book very much. With a delightful story and wonderful illustrations, it is sure to please.

Walking across Texas.......2006-03-16

This is really a cute book and I know my niece will really enjoy it. I recommend buying and reading it to all children. It is truly fun.

Armadillo Befriends Boot.......2003-12-17

A slightly different tale from Jan Brett. Gone is the European feel of so many of her books. It is replaced by a healthy jargon-filled dose of American Western. Gone are the hedgehogs; welcome the armadillos.

Bo is one of four armadillo brothers. He tends to be curious and wander so his mother tries to keep a close watch on him. Like all armadillos, Bo's eyesight is not very good. So one day while he is following a lizard, he sees a red cowboy boot and thinks it is a red armadillo.

The boot in question is being worn by a young girl who is trying to scuff them up so she won't look like a tenderfoot at the rodeo. But Bo does not see the girl, or the other boot for that matter. Instead, he thinks he has found a playful new friend.

Chasing after the boot, Bo has many experiences while his mother and brothers search for him (as seen in the side panels). Bo's adventure takes him across the rodeo arena, to a bar-b-que, into an encounter with a jalapeno, to a barn dance, a hayloft, and ultimately to the truth about his new friend.

In the end we learn that while Bo has learned the truth of his day's adventures, he knows just what to do when he feels a little mischievous.

I usually give Jan Brett's books five stars but gave this one only four. I did that only because of the heavy use of Western jargon that needs to be explained to young ears in order for the story to make sense. But it is still a very fun book with beautiful illustrations.

The book I have the most fun reading aloud to my 7-year old!.......1998-05-01

My sister, a nearby neighbor of Jan Brett's, discovered this book and sent it to my then 5-year old son for his birthday. Bo's nearsighted adventures entertain; and his being lost and not knowing he's lost delights my son. Most children will envy Bo's adventure to the rodeo and understand his curioisity. Having developed quite the Texas "accent and attitude" while reading this book, it's at the top of our list of all-time favorites. Thank you Jan Brett!

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Great book
THE LOST IS FOUND
Great book!!
Emma says....
A must for everyone who loves childrens books

The Armadillo from Amarillo
Lynne Cherry
Manufacturer: Gulliver Green
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ASIN: 0152003592

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Sasparillo, an armadillo from Texas, leaves his home to find out where on Earth he is, and with the help of a golden eagle, he discovers where he lives--in a city, in a state, in a country, on a continent, on a planet, in the solar system, in the universe. Along the way, Sasparillo learns about geography, history, the environment, and animals native to Texas.

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Great book.......2006-08-06

This book is great. It is a great adventure for young readers. Books are a great way to discover far off places and this one takes the readers to many places in the United States. I highly recommend this book.

THE LOST IS FOUND.......2004-04-08

Granted the Lone Star State is a large one - many miles and every sort of terrain imaginable from plains to lakes to hills to cavernous waste. And, this is where Sasparillo has lost his way.

How in the world will a tiny, friendly armadillo find his way home in this vast area? Never fear, there are those who help and in this case it's a strong eagle.

Yes, a magnificent eagle befriends Sasparillo and carries him across the sky as the little armadillo searches for his home.

Youngsters love a happy ending, and Sasparillo finds one.

Great book!!.......2004-02-09

My daughter loves armadillos, so when I saw this book at the library, I had to bring it home. It is great. It took her interest in armadillos and combined it with geography. The author did a great job of intertwining the fact that there are 50 states and linking that with the continents and our place on earth and the planets in the solar system. For us, this is definately worth purchasing!!

Emma says...........2003-03-22

it's a very good book but it needs more details about other places. I really liked the postcards because they looked so real. If I was going to places, I would write postcards to my friends.

Signed, E.J.W.

A must for everyone who loves childrens books.......1998-09-15

I checked out this book from our local library because of the colorful illustrations, but as soon as I got it home I knew I had discovered a treasure. My children loved the rolling, tumbling word play and I loved the fact that they were learning as I was reading. Ms Cherry does a wonderful job of drawing you into the story and her illustrations are delightful. I have added this book to our home library and look forward to seeing new stories from this wonderful authoress. I highly recommed it to any one with children or a love for Texas. A must to own.

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fun story
Fun story

Substitute Groundhog
Pat Miller
Manufacturer: Albert Whitman & Company
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0807576433

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It's almost Groundhog Day! Everyone knows that Groundhog has an important job to do every February 2, but this year he's not feeling well. Dr. Owl diagnoses him with the flu and orders two days of bed rest. But how will people know the weather forecast if Groundhog is down in his hole in bed?

Then Groundhog has in idea-he can hire a substitute! Maybe Squirrel can be the substitute, or Eagle, or Bear. But at the subtitute auditions, Groundhog realizes that none of his friends is quite right for the job. Will he be able to find a substitute or will Groundhog Day be cancelled this year?

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Great Book.......2007-03-01

I am an elementary special education teacher. I bought this book to read to my class of 1st - 5th grade students. It was a great book for all of my students. The book brought about a discussion of what groundhog's day was. We also discussed the other animals in the book and why they were/were not able to do the groundhog's job.

fun story.......2007-02-04

This is a fun story that compares characteristics of several animals who are applying to be the temporary groundhog while Phil is out sick. Miller's story is great for teaching comparing and contrasting and has some great opportunities for children to make predictions. Children in Texas will really enjoy the outcome, wherein Armadillo saves the day.

Fun story.......2007-01-06

Kathi Ember's warm drawings enhance the story from Pat Miller, Substitute Groundhog, telling of a young groundhog who gets sick the day before Groundhog Day and is told by Dr. Owl to stay in bed. His search for a substitute groundhog leads to a new assessment of his many unique qualities to fit the job description in this fun story.

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A wonderful book with beautiful interesting illustrations
Reviewers missed the point
A beautifully illustrated book with a simple story line

Armadillo Ray
John Beifuss
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0811821358

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Ray is a curious armadillo, and what he is most curious about is the moon. Ray wonders how it can have so many shapes and why it sometimes disappears. He decides to find out the answers to his questions by asking his desert animal friends, from the prairie dog to the desert grouse, each of whom has his own fanciful idea. But it isn't until Ray meets a wise old owl that he learns exactly what the moon is—and discovers that sometimes the truth is the most unbelievable explanation of all!
This enchanting story is brought to life by stunning oil pastel illustrations. Also included is an afterword giving a brief explanation of the phases of the moon, as well as a note about the role that the moon has played in legends around the world.

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A wonderful book with beautiful interesting illustrations.......2004-07-10

Borrowed this from the library and am now buying it for our collection. The illustrations are so different and interesting. And the story is sweet, fun, and unique.

Reviewers missed the point.......2001-05-05

This beautifully illustrated book is the PERFECT introduction or supplement to a science lesson for primary or intermediate elementary-age children. The point of the book is simple: introduce children to a lesson on the Earth's moon. The actual explanation, listed at the end of the book, is purposely not included with the story, so that the teacher or parent can read it and guide the child into the scientific explanation. It also offers legends of the moon from other cultures which can also lead a child into a literature lesson - composing their own original folktale. The book will naturally lend itself to art interpretations after a child sees how gorgeous and simple the illustrations are. This book leads to creativity and knowledge!

A beautifully illustrated book with a simple story line.......1998-08-06

The illustrations carry this book along in its simple story of a little armadillo asking his desert friends about the moon. The pictures are bright, vivid, and appealing. The story line is simple, with the different desert animals offering their ideas of what is the moon, much as different cultures have different myths of the moon as well. The scientific explanation at the end is not too long for this age group. I would have liked for the text to have more about the desert life of Armadillo Ray, or his feelings, as the one shortcoming is that the text is not quite as involving as the illustrations.

Don't Ever Cross That Road! An Armadillo Story

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cute Texas book
Great story and great lessons
Absolutely delightful
great illustrations great story
Delightful Rhyming, Illustrations AND a GREAT Science Lesson

Don't Ever Cross That Road! An Armadillo Story
Conrad J. Storad
Manufacturer: The RGU Group
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1891795082

Book Description

Why should an armadillo NEVER cross a road? Because he may never get to the other side! In this delightful book, a teacher armadillo tells his class about their prehistoric ancestor—a glyptodont weighing nearly two tons. He describes where armadillos live, how they spend their time, and what they like to eat for lunch. And he cautions them about the dangers of crossing the road. But one student in a red baseball cap isn't listening—or is he?

Featuring an armadillo fact section, and a "Words to Learn" glossary, Don't Ever Cross That Road! is packed with information. Conrad J. Storad's musical verse and Nathaniel P. Jensen's charming pictures make this book a special treat for every young reader.

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cute Texas book.......2007-07-15

I saw this book at a San Antonio airport and knew I had to get it for my daughter. We're relocating to Texas, and what better way to help her adjust than a good book. I ordered it through Amazon, and when it arrived, loved the colorful artwork and story line.

Great story and great lessons.......2007-01-11

I bought this book for my twin two year old nephews (along with a stuffed armadillo). I bought it for the lessons (don't cross/careful crossing the road) and the sweet story. They love it and the art work is adorable. They're a little young for the lesson but since they're so engaged with the story now I think they'll keep it around long enough for the lessons, too.

Absolutely delightful.......2003-11-19

This is a sweet story you won't mind sharing with your child again and again. The illustrations are first rate, each page has its own color palate as the story progresses from evening to dawn (armadillos are nocturnal, after all!). My three year old has a new best friend!

The publishers also did a great job on the printing. The images are crisp, the paper is of good quality so that the colors jump out at you.

Good for kids or adults who are collectors of picture books.

great illustrations great story.......2003-10-04

Not only is this delightful book instructional but it is also great fun for both children and adults. Kids really respond to the illustrations which animate the story. Definitely a keeper -- one you will want to read and look at over and over.

Delightful Rhyming, Illustrations AND a GREAT Science Lesson.......2003-09-19

This book by the author of "Don't Call Me Pig! A Javelina Story" and "Lizards for Lunch. A Roadrunner's Tale" is a wonderful blend of whimsical rhyme and natural history lesson. Young readers (or listeners) will love following the antics of a red-capped armadillo student as his teacher armadillo lectures the a restless armadillo class all about their history, biology, habitat, and most importantly the dangers of crossing the road! Bringing the words to life are Nathaniel Jensen's delightful illustrations--the expressions on the little armadillos faces are priceless.

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WHAT A UNIQUE BOOK. WHAT A WONDERFUL LEARNING TOOL.
Made my animal-loving son cry and extrememly upset
Great fun
On the bright side the illustrations are sumptuous and rich.
Delightful!

Armadillo Tattletale
Helen Ketteman
Manufacturer: Scholastic Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0590997238

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WHAT A UNIQUE BOOK. WHAT A WONDERFUL LEARNING TOOL........2007-05-10

This is certainly a unique book, or, probably a better word would be "odd." When I first read it, something I ALWAYS do before presenting a new book to the kids, I must admit to having been a bit stunned and put off. The critters in this story are mean, just simply mean, and not all that loveable. Actually, they acted like quite a number of people I run across every day, i.e. like the majority of humans in this day and age. This is the beauty of this book. Kids need to learn to cope with people who are sometimes mean. They also need to learn not to be mean themselves.

The story is basically about a Armadillo, who secretly listens to the other creatures talk, then goes around tattle-taling to the other critters, those being talked about and telling them what was overheard. To make a long story short, the Armadillo eventually has his ears chewed of by one of the other animals. The animals are somewhat cruel, and treat the Aramadillo rather badly throughout the story. Anyway, this set me to thinking. This book is a wonderful book to read to the children and gives the parent or teacher an opportunity to teach them many lessons. First of course is the evil of telling stories and gossiping about others, and the harm it can do. Secondly, it illustrates the question, is it right and proper or just to solve problems by throwing "hissy-fits" and treating others badly just because they have treated us badly? Thirdly, is it best to solve problems through violence, through intimidation and meanness? Of course not, to all three. This gives the parent and/or teacher hours and hours worth of dicussion, page by page, on just how NOT to act! It gives the teacher or parent and opportunity to point out the many alternatives to the problem and an opportunity to discuss those various alternatives. It gives an opportunity to show just how a simple problem can get out of hand if not handled in a civilized manner. I like that!

Now if you want a front to cover "happy book," then indeed, you should probably look elsewhere. This book is also one of those that certainly illustrates the fact that parents and teachers should probably review the books their children are reading from time to time, and if it is felt the child cannot handle it, then the child should be guided else where...that is one of the functions of being an adult, when you really think about it. All in all, I found the book to be great and very, very useful. Recommend this one highly, depending of course, if these are the lessons you want to teach and the method you want to use to teach these lessons.

Made my animal-loving son cry and extrememly upset.......2007-05-04

My 4-year-old son picked this book out himself at the school library, probably because it had animal characters (he loves armadillos and other wild animals) which were wonderfully illustrated (he can't read yet). I had not read the book prior to the first time I read it to my son. And I was disturbed when I did read it. I don't know what's worse...the armadillo who eavesdrops and repeats what he heard incorrectly, or the animals who "beat him to the watering hole every day and forced Armadillo to scrounge through the mud for a puddle of murky water to drink. It tasted awful and practically made him sick, so he drank as little as possible, and was always thirsty" ?? Very evil. The part that made my son cry was when the angry alligator violently chewed off the armadillo's ears, and it was accompanied by a scary illustrataion of an alligator with lots of teeth and fire shooting out of his nostrils. This page reads: "And now," she said, "I'll fix your ears so you won't be snooping and telling tales again!" And she opened her mouth and gnashed and clashed her big, strong alligator teeth. And then she nipped and snipped and clipped at Armadillo's ears until there was nothing left but tiny, teeny, itsy, weenie little ears." I thought maybe there was a redeeming ending, but not really. It didn't matter, though, because my son was so angry at all the animals and was telling me that the alligator needs a time out, etc. He was inconsoleable. He'll have nightmares about this one.

Great fun.......2006-07-13

For all children with imaginations and anyone who could learn something, this is a great little book about exaggerators and how to catch them, with a whimsical side to a mythological fact of how the armadillo got his ears. As a children's librarian I love this for storytimes.

On the bright side the illustrations are sumptuous and rich........2002-02-20

Unfortunately, the book has only unsympathetic characters. The armadillo while he repeatedly tattletales, doesn't learn how to improve his behavior, despite the grief it causes him and others, instead he is physically stopped by having his large receptive ears chewed down by the alligator. All his friends are mean, they throw "humongous hissy fits" ,they don't allow him to drink at the watering hole and they gang up on him. The writer lapses into using vague words like "what-for, how-come and why-not" that weaken the text and meaning.

My 4 year old boy overall found it a bit sad.On the bright side the illustrations are sumptuous and rich.

Delightful!.......2002-01-01

We loved it - the pictures, the story, the ending. The "we" includes mom and an eight year old - but it's suitable for preschool and up. Wonderful book.

The Astonishing Armadillo (Nature Watch)

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The Astonishing Armadillo (Nature Watch)
Dee Stuart
Manufacturer: Carolrhoda Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0876147694

Armadillo at Riverside Road (Smithsonian's Backyard)

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Great information about armidillos.

Armadillo at Riverside Road (Smithsonian's Backyard)
Laura Gates Galvin
Manufacturer: Soundprints
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Binding: Hardcover

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Great information about armidillos........2002-08-06

This is truly a fact filled story of the armidillo. Provided a great deal of information about the armidillo.
This is not your typical bed time story. If you or your child is interested in armidillos then this is the book for you.

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...destined to be a Christmas Classic.

Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo
Larry Dane Brimner
Manufacturer: Boyds Mills Press
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Binding: Paperback

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...destined to be a Christmas Classic........1997-12-22

You can forget How The Grinch Stole Christmas and The Polar Express. Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo is destined to be a Christmas Classic. With warmth, instead of the Grinch's nastiness, Brimner has concocted a tale that grips the young listeners in our house on each re-telling. Its message, though subtle, reminds us not to forgot our old friends--perhaps those grandparents and great grandparents exiled to Sun City. A winner to be shared no matter the season.

Clovis Crawfish and the Big Betail (Clovis Crawfish Series)

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Wonderful Book for pre-school Boy

Clovis Crawfish and the Big Betail (Clovis Crawfish Series)
Mary Alice Fontenot
Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company
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ASIN: 088289689X

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Wonderful Book for pre-school Boy.......2007-01-10

I bought this book for my 3.5 year old grandson. He has fallen in love with it - sleeps with it and the Bidon Box Turtle. He corrects pronounciations of others who read it. He is also learning geography (Texas, South Lousiana, and Mississippi). The chacters are all loveable and the illustrations (mostly in color in the newwer versions) are wonderful. He is now having us work with him to create the different characters in play dough.

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