Stinky Cecil in Terrarium Terror (Stinky Cecil Series #2)

by Paige Braddock

Overview

Stinky Cecil is back in a hilarious new adventure!

Cecil and his amphibian pals are taking a well-deserved break after saving their pond from freeway construction when a third-grade science class shows up for a field trip. The kids nab Cecil for their classroom terrarium!

At first Cecil is terrified, but he quickly gets used to being a class pet. That is, until Nesbit the chameleon shows up. Nesbit wants to be just like Cecil, so he matches his colors and follows him all around the terrarium. He’s driving Cecil crazy!

Meanwhile, Cecil’s pals back at the pond are planning a rescue mission using Jeff the hamster’s radio controlled helicopter. But what will they do about Nesbit?

Join the whole pond gang for this second delightful environmental romp.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781449471866
Publisher:	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication date:	02/02/2016
Series:	Stinky Cecil Series , #2
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Paige Braddock is the Creative Director at Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates.  Braddock had the opportunity to train under Schulz, her childhood hero, prior to his retirement. She has illustrated several “Peanuts” children’s books, the Snoopy U.S. postage stamp issued in 2001, and the Newsweek cover featuring Snoopy following  Schulz’s death in 2000.

Editorial Reviews

"There's plenty of fhumor, and Braddock continues to cleverly weave science tidbits into the story, so young readers will truly devour this adventure...Bonus points for the science. As for my son...he loved the title. He had plenty of questions along the way, hoping to get a better grasp of some of the science aspects of the story." (Esther Keller, School Library Journal's "Good Comics for Kids" Blog)

From the Publisher

03/01/2016
Gr 2–5—The second volume of the "Stinky Cecil" series begins calmly enough, with Cecil the toad lounging on the banks of his beloved pond on a perfect summer's day. But before he can begin working on his tan, he's nabbed by kids who can't wait to put him in their classroom terrarium. While Cecil tries to acclimate to his new environment, his pond buddies attempt a rescue mission in a tiny helicopter. This fast-paced adventure will draw in young readers, with new addition Nesbit Chameleon lending even more humor to Cecil's merry band of pals. Simple lines and vibrant cartoon illustrations further add to the book's appeal. But what really sets the story apart is Braddock's deft placement of scientific facts throughout her tale: readers will devour fascinating info about the chameleon and garter snake (for example, did you know that garter snakes use their tongues to smell?) and even learn how to build a terrarium. VERDICT A good continuation of a successful series that will appeal to elementary-age readers (and their teachers).—Laura Lintz, Henrietta Public Library, Rochester, NY

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