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A fantasy-based, rhyming picture book that will appeal to fans of both Dr. Seuss and whimsical storytelling.

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Meet TOOT the DROODLE
Part Dragon-Part Poodle

He’s a small little thingy that’s kind and sweet
With a curly little tail, fuzzy ears and woolly feet
TOOT longs to fly UP, UP into the sky
He just can’t do it and he can’t figure out why

Come along and join TOOT on his uplifting quest and find out if three magical beasties can help make his dreams come true.

The village of Poot is filled with all kinds of fantastic creatures, including a Droodle (part dragon, part poodle) called Toot. Toot loves his town, but Toot often feels isolated because of his inability to fly like the other Droodles do. Instead, he prefers to watch his kite fly high above him. But one day, Toot's kite gets loose, and Toot must call upon the aid of others to retrieve it. And along the way, Toot not only makes new friends, but he also digs deep to overcome his fear and step bravely into the future he has desired all along.

This whimsical story is reminiscent of both Dr. Seuss in its storytelling style, and high fantasies in the presentation and characters found within the narrative. Told through short, rhyming couplets, the story contains a lyrical quality that is fun to both read aloud and to hear. Disappointingly, the rhythm of the meter is not always consistent, but the text is enjoyable, nonetheless. Caregivers aiming to read the story aloud would do well to practice beforehand as the writing is deceptively challenging despite its apparent brevity. Throughout the narrative, certain words appear in all capital letters to enhance the playfulness of the text and to begin supporting textual awareness in young readers. Repetition of certain phrases will also enhance understanding of the story. Together, the appearance and design of the text will appeal to readers and listeners alike.

Accompanying the story are dreamlike, colorful illustrations that have a cartoon-like quality. Anthropomorphic animals are found throughout the book, and readers will enjoy piecing together which two animals have blended to become something new. A visual glossary at the end helps to clarify these creatures, but the text also does a good job of describing these new animals on its own. In addition to the illustrations being colorful and cartoon-like, they are also detailed and will encourage readers to investigate them further, especially if they are reading this book in a home setting. There is even a seek-and-find element similar to Where's Waldo that will inspire repeat exposure. This is a unique and fantasy-centered picture book that is best suited to a home setting, and it will appeal particularly strongly to readers who enjoy the whimsy that comes from discovering mythical creatures in a fictional world.

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Synopsis

Meet TOOT the DROODLE
Part Dragon-Part Poodle

He’s a small little thingy that’s kind and sweet
With a curly little tail, fuzzy ears and woolly feet
TOOT longs to fly UP, UP into the sky
He just can’t do it and he can’t figure out why

Come along and join TOOT on his uplifting quest and find out if three magical beasties can help make his dreams come true.

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