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Loula Is Leaving for Africa by Anne Villeneuve (2013, Hardcover)

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Loula Is Leaving for Africa, Hardcover by Villeneuve, Anne, ISBN 1554539412, ISBN-13 9781554539413, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Tired of her terrible older brothers, Loula decides to run away to Africa, where she crosses a sandbox desert, paddle-boats across piranha-filled waters, and enjoys an African sunset with her mother's driver, Gilbert.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherKids CAN Press, The Limited

ISBN-101554539412

ISBN-139781554539413

eBay Product ID (ePID)166436102

Product Key Features

Book TitleLoula Is Leaving for Africa

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicPeople & Places / Africa, General, Imagination & Play

IllustratorYes, Villeneuve, Anne

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorAnne Villeneuve

Book SeriesLoula Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in

Item Weight13.6 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThe ink and watercolor illustrations have the classic look of Ludwig Bemelmans's "Madeline" series. Read this title as a part of travel- or siblings-themed storytimes.-- School Library Journal, The ink and watercolor illustrations have the classic look of Ludwig Bemelmans's ?Madeline? series. Read this title as a part of travel- or siblings-themed storytimes.-- School Library Journal, Villeneuve's sketchy ink-and-watercolor pictures are a good match for this whimsical story in which Africa is a state of mind.-- The New York Times, A sweet (but never saccharine) and tender story of friendship, this one charms in every way.-- Kirkus Reviews, Loula makes an admirable heroine, and the chauffeur adds a delightful glimpse into a world where an adult takes make-believe seriously and gallantly.-- Booklist Online, A paean to imagination and an artful acknowledgment of children's needs and frustrations, leavened with poignancy and humor.-- Kirkus Reviews - Starred Review, Loula had me at her travel-essentials list, which I won't spoil for you here. I also loved her faintly punk post-"Madeline" style.-- Chicago Tribune

Grade FromPreschool

Dewey Decimal813/.54

Grade ToSecond Grade

SynopsisLoula has had enough of her terrible triplet brothers and decides to run away to Africa. Luckily, her mother's chauffeur, Gilbert, knows just how to get there. Together, Loula and Gilbert ride camels, cross a desert and, most important, use heaps of imagination in this heartwarming adventure., Loula has had ENOUGH of her TERRIBLE triplet brothers. She's leaving home and going to Africa! Though her quirky parents are too distracted to pay much attention to her plans, Loula has a good friend in the family chauffeur, Gilbert, who gently inquires, "Mademoiselle, may I ask, why Africa?" "Because!" Loula explains. "Africa is far away, very far away, the farthest away I can get from my MEAN, HORRIBLE, STINKY brothers. Plus they are scared of snakes. And if they come, piranhas will eat them." "Well then," says Gilbert, "I think Africa is the best destination." So together, with the help of their imaginations, Loula and Gilbert travel over the sand, through the air and across the water to reach their own special island of Africa. Which, Loula happily discovers at the end of the day, is "not so far away" from home. Award-winning Anne Villeneuve has created a lovable and memorable character in the irrepressible Loula, who enchants and inspires with her spunk and the unique way she approaches the challenges in her life. Villeneuve's artwork, loosely drawn and painted warmly with watercolors, is both witty and charming, just like her character. This is a wonderful story about independence and adventure that also offers a heartwarming example of the important role a caring adult can play in a child's life. It provides a terrific opportunity to discuss dealing with feelings and how to be resourceful when faced with things that are out of your control., Loula has had ENOUGH of her TERRIBLE triplet brothers. She's leaving home and going to Africa Though her quirky parents are too distracted to pay much attention to her plans, Loula has a good friend in the family chauffeur, Gilbert, who gently inquires, ?Mademoiselle, may I ask, why Africa Because ? Loula explains. ?Africa is far away, very far away, the farthest away I can get from my MEAN, HORRIBLE, STINKY brothers. Plus they are scared of snakes. And if they come, piranhas will eat them.' ?Well then, ? says Gilbert, ?I think Africa is the best destination.' So together, with the help of their imaginations, Loula and Gilbert travel over the sand, through the air and across the water to reach their own special island of Africa. Which, Loula happily discovers at the end of the day, is ?not so far away? from home. Award-winning Anne Villeneuve has created a lovable and memorable character in the irrepressible Loula, who enchants and inspires with her spunk and the unique way she approaches the challenges in her life. Villeneuve's artwork, loosely drawn and painted warmly with watercolors, is both witty and charming, just like her character. This is a wonderful story about independence and adventure that also offers a heartwarming example of the important role a caring adult can play in a child's life. It provides a terrific opportunity to discuss dealing with feelings and how to be resourceful when faced with things that are out of your control.