Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A bright and contemporary picture book for young children about the fun of bath time, imaginative play—and fishing for underpants from the bath boat!
This morning, Fodo Dodo and Noodle go fishing. They take raincoats, boots, hats, and a fishing rod. From their bathtub boat, they soon catch a beautiful striped fish out of the laundry basket—underguppies!
Fodo Dodo and Noodle rush to the kitchen to prepare their feast. But the owner of the underpants is not happy with this game of make-believe. Never mind, Fodo Dodo has another idea to keep the fun alive with an even better use for the rest of the laundry.
This cheerful, simple story takes its imaginary premise to a laugh out loud ending as two silly animals make the most of playtime in the bath. With wordplay, rhythm, and repetition, this stylish picture book is built for a fun read-aloud full of silly words and humor. Themes of imagination and play and contemporary graphic illustrations all help transform a dull or troublesome bath time routine into a fun, creative playground for toddlers and preschoolers.
Édouard Manceau is the author and illustrator of over 100 books for children. He leads many workshops with children and has won several prizes.
Translated from the French edition by Daniel Hahn.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this modest but thoroughly enjoyable tribute to pretend play, a home's combination bathroom/laundry room boasts a clawfoot bathtub "boat" and laundry basket "fishing hole." Fodo Dodo, who resembles a long-eared dog and wears a yellow rain hat, is thrilled about having hooked an "underguppy"—a pair of small, red-striped underpants—and diminutive comrade Noodle, a cublike critter sporting a pink hat with round ears, suggests they "cook" it in a pot. Their plans for a festive meal are thwarted, however, when cat-eared character Dimple enters, asserts ownership of and confiscates the underpants, and firmly refuses to play along ("I said NO, Noodle"). No matter: back in the boat, Fodo Dodo and Noodle nestle down to watch Return of the Underguppies—revealed to be the goings-on behind the in-use front-loading washing machine's see-through door. Manceau (Tickle Monster) establishes the action along a single plane and provides just enough crisply outlined, bright detail in front of white backgrounds to convey the sense of a comfy home set up for play. With self-assured characters and snappy pacing, it's a simple angling story that's as streamlined and functional as a pair of underpants. Ages 3–6.
