Kimmy and Mike
Get ready for hijinks on the high seas when Kimmy and Mike set out to find some fish for supper.
La description
In this hilarious rhyming tall tale, a brother and sister who set out to find some fish for their father’s supper. The fish aren’t biting, so Kimmy and Mike head off to see if they’ll have luck on the other side of the ocean. En route they encounter hurricanes, a giant squid, pirates, a merman, an iceberg and much more. Theirs is a round-the-world adventure with plenty of fun. But it’s still up to their mother to find something for the pot. Starred review in Kirkus!
Récompenses
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens 2021
Reviews
★“A rich and resonant tall tale that celebrates imagination even as it underscores enduring truths.”
- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“With Lily Snowden-Fine's gorgeous gouache artwork to complement Dave Paddon's story, though, Kimmy & Mike goes beyond just a folk tale.”
- CanLit for LittleCanadians
“A good book to be read aloud, Kimmy & Mike celebrates the strengths and traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
- CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“A fun introduction to a long-standing tradition, written by one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s foremost storytellers.”
- Quill & Quire
“Paddon’s skill chimes through in more than the rhyming, although the rhymes are adept and so fun. It’s also the spritely, animated reach and scale of the tale.”
- The Telegram