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The Armadillo Who Came for Dinner

Author Steve Smallman
Illustrated by Joelle Dreidemy
Ebook
Tiger Tales
10-3/4"W x 9-3/8"H
On sale Aug 06, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9781664390171
Preschool - 2
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One day, Dizzy the armadillo lands in Little Lamb's picnic with a THUMP! But Dizzy is tough, and he definitely doesn't need a comforting hug. Or does he?

In this sixth installment of the adorable series featuring best friends Little Lamb and Wolf, an armadillo named Dizzy crashes into their picnic. Little Lamb is determined to give Dizzy a hug, but Dizzy is a tough armadillo--he doesn't need a hug! Then when Little Lamb finds herself in a tricky situation, it's Dizzy to the rescue. Will he accept Little Lamb's hug this time? This is a heartwarming story about learning to embrace your softer side and accept the comfort of friends.
Steve Smallman worked as a children's book ilustrator for 20 years before he decided to try writing his own. Now, more than 100 books later, he's still at it! He visits schools, libraries, and festivals and paints murals, too!  When he's not working, he enjoys vacations, watching TV, gardening, and juggling grandchildren.

Joelle Dreidemy was born in Saint-Avold in France. Joelle lives and works in France, producing illustrations for magazines and children's books.
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An armadillo discovers that he may be armor-plated, but he doesn’t have to be thick-skinned.

This unusual friendship trio—Little Lamb, Wolf, and Omelet the alligator—get an unexpected visitor, yet again. The three have just sat down to a lovely picnic when suddenly a boulder crashes through their tasty spread. But it’s not a boulder—it’s a rolled-up armadillo who smacks into a tree. Little Lamb invites the dizzy friend home for dinner to recuperate. She offers a hug as well, but Dizzy refuses, peevishly replying, “I’m a tough armadillo, so I don’t need hugs, thank you very much.” During Dizzy’s stay, Little Lamb offers more hugs, with tiny woolen arms stretched out wide—comforting ones and congratulatory ones—but Dizzy rebuffs each hug. He’s too tough for those. Until, that is, Little Lamb finds herself in a tight spot, with a real boulder crashing toward her. Dizzy saves the day and just might accept a grateful squeeze from a friend. The sixth installment in this U.K. series is a bit meandering but sweet nonetheless. The expressive animals display a range of emotional states, from joy at one another’s company, unsteadiness after a bonk on the head (complete with unsteady eyes), to concern when one of them takes a tumble. --Kirkus Reviews

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One day, Dizzy the armadillo lands in Little Lamb's picnic with a THUMP! But Dizzy is tough, and he definitely doesn't need a comforting hug. Or does he?

In this sixth installment of the adorable series featuring best friends Little Lamb and Wolf, an armadillo named Dizzy crashes into their picnic. Little Lamb is determined to give Dizzy a hug, but Dizzy is a tough armadillo--he doesn't need a hug! Then when Little Lamb finds herself in a tricky situation, it's Dizzy to the rescue. Will he accept Little Lamb's hug this time? This is a heartwarming story about learning to embrace your softer side and accept the comfort of friends.

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Steve Smallman worked as a children's book ilustrator for 20 years before he decided to try writing his own. Now, more than 100 books later, he's still at it! He visits schools, libraries, and festivals and paints murals, too!  When he's not working, he enjoys vacations, watching TV, gardening, and juggling grandchildren.

Joelle Dreidemy was born in Saint-Avold in France. Joelle lives and works in France, producing illustrations for magazines and children's books.
Steve Smallman View titles by Steve Smallman
Joelle Dreidemy View titles by Joelle Dreidemy

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An armadillo discovers that he may be armor-plated, but he doesn’t have to be thick-skinned.

This unusual friendship trio—Little Lamb, Wolf, and Omelet the alligator—get an unexpected visitor, yet again. The three have just sat down to a lovely picnic when suddenly a boulder crashes through their tasty spread. But it’s not a boulder—it’s a rolled-up armadillo who smacks into a tree. Little Lamb invites the dizzy friend home for dinner to recuperate. She offers a hug as well, but Dizzy refuses, peevishly replying, “I’m a tough armadillo, so I don’t need hugs, thank you very much.” During Dizzy’s stay, Little Lamb offers more hugs, with tiny woolen arms stretched out wide—comforting ones and congratulatory ones—but Dizzy rebuffs each hug. He’s too tough for those. Until, that is, Little Lamb finds herself in a tight spot, with a real boulder crashing toward her. Dizzy saves the day and just might accept a grateful squeeze from a friend. The sixth installment in this U.K. series is a bit meandering but sweet nonetheless. The expressive animals display a range of emotional states, from joy at one another’s company, unsteadiness after a bonk on the head (complete with unsteady eyes), to concern when one of them takes a tumble. --Kirkus Reviews

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