Thingy Things Volume 2: Lamby Lamb, Snaily Snail, Goosey Goose, and Doggy Dog

Thingy Things

by Chris Raschka

Four animals have no choice but to be themselves—even if it means being silly! What is Doggy Dog? Is he a cat? Is he a potato? Is he a lampshade? No! He is a dog! Goosey Goose is a goose, and that means she is trouble. Mess with her and you will see just how tough a goose can be. Lamby Lamb is very sweet—until you try to make her put on her clothes. How do you make Lamby Lamb get dressed? Trick her! We love Snaily Snail no matter what. We love her when she’s here; we love her when she’s there. We love her every day—and you will too! In these succinct, quirky stories from master illustrator Chris Raschka, four silly animals learn that it’s important to be themselves.

This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
   

82 pages, ebook

First published March 19, 2013

About the author

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of The Hello, Goodbye Window, which was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He is also the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor Book Yo! Yes?; Charlie Parker Played Be Bop; Mysterious Thelonious; John Coltrane’s Giant Steps; Can’t Sleep; and The Magic Flute. He lives with his wife and son in New York City.

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

These books are very goofy, and will appeal to kids (and adults!) who like their humor on the oddball side. Goosey Goose's story made me laugh out loud, thanks to its wacky appropriation of how little kids talk "AWWW! You're in trouble!"
I will say I am not a fan of the series title, as animals are not things.

[Meredith · Rating 2 out of 5]

OK, volume 1 was cute, but this here volume 2 made me feel like I was on drugs. Or maybe it was just Raschka who was. Or his editor. Goosey Goose and Doggy Dog were pretty bad.

[Sara Bland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little book that shows children four little stories about creatures they might see in real life. This is a cute book, but nothing to jump around about. The illustrations are nice, but they are in sort of muted colors that would not be that attractive to children. The story is simple and easy to follow, so I would recommend this to younger children possibly as a read aloud or a book to being trying to read with the child.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

The funniest was the goose who will get you herself if you pick on her. I also like the shell talking to the snail.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Thingy Thing books are cute little books for little ones. They teach about animals, bugs, and other creatures, as well as feelings.