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Lazy Little Loafers [Hardcover]

Susan Orlean (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: 1 Oct 2008
"From the "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Orchid Thief" comes a smart, hilarious take on what babies contribute--or don't--to the world." Ever experienced stroller envy? Ever wished you were applauded just for walking across a room? Ever wanted to loaf about the park on a blanket in the middle of a school day with nothing on your agenda but being relaxed and happy? Then you should be a baby. They've got it made. In this charming, droll story, a world-weary older sister ponders the question, why don't more babies work? Her answers, hilariously tinged with resentment, offer up a wickedly accurate picture of just how great babies have it. Known for her keen and witty observations of various subcultures, Susan Orlean here turns her gaze on babies. The resulting picture book is tongue-in-cheek fun for older siblings and anyone looking for a lazy, praise-filled day.
F&P Level: L
F&P Genre: RF

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Harry N Abrams; Library Binding edition (1 Oct 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810970279
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810970274
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 1.1 x 27.9 cm
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,761,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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About the Author

Susan Orlean is a staff writer for the New Yorker. She is the author of several books, including The Orchid Thief, which was inspiration for the movie Adaption. She currently resides in New York and Los Angeles, USA. G. Brian Karas has written and illustrated several award-winning children's books, including On Earth and Home on the Bayou: A Cowboy's Story, a Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Book. The picture books he has illustrated include Are You Going to Be Good?, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. Mr. Karas lives in New York, USA.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars For kids of all ages 28 Dec 2008
By Jeffry J. Klinkenberg - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
My grandaughter has enjoyed "Lazy Little Loafers" a whole lot. And I'll be honest: so have I. Of course, I'm spectacularly immature at the age of 59. I have been head over heels in love with Orlean's writing "voice" for years. If you enjoyed her adult books "The Bullfighter Adjusts Her Makeup" and "The Orchid Thief" you -- and the child of your choice -- will probably get a kick out of "Lazy Little Loafers.''
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious 30 Dec 2008
By Michaela T. Watson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
As a children's librarian at a public library, I think this book is great. As with any book, it is for a particular age range and while I would not be able to use it for storytime, I know my 7 year old nieces will love it. A wonderful addition to our collection.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not read this to your kids 24 Sep 2011
By Bookthoughts - Published on Amazon.com
I read a lot of children's books. Lots of them I love, some I don't care for. This is the first one I've felt compelled to write a review for. What was the publisher thinking? Cute premise, great illustrations, but it's not kid friendly. Much of it just goes over the heads of young readers/listeners. Some books include subtle jokes for the parents that don't detract from the kids' experience. This book attempts to amuse parents while including nothing that makes any sense to the kids. That alone makes it a poor read aloud choice. But when I got to the following lines, I couldn't believe what I was reading:

"And have you watched babies try to walk? Is it possible they don't work but still go out for a three bottle lunch and get a little tipsy?"

I felt that the author, editor and publisher had betrayed my trust. Drunken babies? It's fine to be edgy and expand the limits of what can be done in a picture book, but a core rule of writing is, "Know your audience." This author does not seem to know hers. This is a misguided book that attempts to appeal to parents as well as children (at least, that's what picture books are supposed to do) and fails at both.
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