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Flo & Wendell
Flo & Wendell Explore
William Wegman channels his love of nature in an outdoor adventure for campers of all ages
Flo thinks the family’s last vacation together was just grand. Her little brother, Wendell, thinks it was absolutely terrible. So, being the good big sister that she can sometimes be, Flo has agreed to take Wendell on his very own camping adventure. They’re going to go canoeing, fishing, and hiking—well, as best they can in the comfort of their neighborhood.
In this follow-up to Flo & Wendell , Wegman’s celebrated return to children’s books, he again combines his signature Weimaraner photography with whimsical paintings. The result is a satisfying and kid-friendly picture book that will remind readers that camping is always an adventure—even when it’s close to home.
Flo thinks the family’s last vacation together was just grand. Her little brother, Wendell, thinks it was absolutely terrible. So, being the good big sister that she can sometimes be, Flo has agreed to take Wendell on his very own camping adventure. They’re going to go canoeing, fishing, and hiking—well, as best they can in the comfort of their neighborhood.
In this follow-up to Flo & Wendell , Wegman’s celebrated return to children’s books, he again combines his signature Weimaraner photography with whimsical paintings. The result is a satisfying and kid-friendly picture book that will remind readers that camping is always an adventure—even when it’s close to home.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2014
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February 28, 2019
These are just so dang cute! Creating illustrations around the heads of his dogs, Wegman creates delightful tales that will have you giggling. In this story, older sister Flo takes little brother Wendell out camping to appease his restless soul. Hiking, fishing, canoeing and enjoying nature. Fun for both kids & adults (or just adults who still feel like kids, ahem!)
May 2, 2018
Nope. The dog heads are so creepy. Never ever again.
October 4, 2022
Cute story about a brother and sister going hiking and doing things each of them enjoy. Stella liked it, I did not enjoy the picture style.
January 4, 2015
The first time I read this book I thought it was eh, just okay. But I have actually read it several times with my toddler and it has really grown on me. I love books that he and I can both enjoy. It's a big deal to be able to read a book without wanting to claw my eyeballs out--because kids always want to read their favorite books again and again and again and again...
1. The story plot is adorable. Siblings Flo and Wendell go on a "camping trip" together in the back yard. It's an imaginative adventure and Flo makes sure it is filled with all the things her that her brother, Wendell, enjoys.
2. There is a lot of subtle humor that adds a light-hearted vibe and makes the story more interesting.
3. The pictures are a combination of illustration and photography. The dog's heads are Weimaraner photos. While I didn't care for the mixed media and thought it made the pictures feel incongruous and odd, my mom got a kick out of it and thought it was really clever and neat. I'm sure most children would think it is a fun element.
4. Even though the photo faces weren't my favorite, I was very impressed with the dogs' expressions in the photos. They matched the character actions and mood of each page perfectly. That had to be hard to capture, but it was really well done.
5. All in all, a cute book.
Thank you to the author/publisher and the Goodreads First Reads program for gifting me a free book for review :)
1. The story plot is adorable. Siblings Flo and Wendell go on a "camping trip" together in the back yard. It's an imaginative adventure and Flo makes sure it is filled with all the things her that her brother, Wendell, enjoys.
2. There is a lot of subtle humor that adds a light-hearted vibe and makes the story more interesting.
3. The pictures are a combination of illustration and photography. The dog's heads are Weimaraner photos. While I didn't care for the mixed media and thought it made the pictures feel incongruous and odd, my mom got a kick out of it and thought it was really clever and neat. I'm sure most children would think it is a fun element.
4. Even though the photo faces weren't my favorite, I was very impressed with the dogs' expressions in the photos. They matched the character actions and mood of each page perfectly. That had to be hard to capture, but it was really well done.
5. All in all, a cute book.
Thank you to the author/publisher and the Goodreads First Reads program for gifting me a free book for review :)
October 12, 2014
Love these weimaraners! Fun story about wanting an adventure camping, but go in an RV and drive, drive, drive. But then Flo and Wendell decide to camp in a tent, get lost, run into a bear (maybe) and find a way back home!
September 17, 2014
Simple paintings hold the famous Wegman Weimaraners as Flo & Wendell go on a camping trip. I wonder if he took special photos to match the story, or if he used his own stock, and I did not know he lives in Maine part of the year.
October 24, 2014
This is an interesting story about two siblings who work together to make each other happy. The illustrations are an interesting mix of painting and photographs of dogs (who are dressed and walk like people). It is short and sweet - good for ECE readers.
April 8, 2015
These dogs ones are so cute. And I liked seeing them do camping stuff. I wondered where the canoe came from until the end. The marshmallow part was the best.
4/8/15 Tried this in ST with a Journeys theme. Both kids and adults loved seeing the pictures.
4/8/15 Tried this in ST with a Journeys theme. Both kids and adults loved seeing the pictures.
September 11, 2014
Weimaraner siblings go camping.
June 21, 2016
I love how Wendell is so single minded about using his hatchet!
October 30, 2014
Adorable! My kids loved it. Especially the dog faces. Very entertaining. I recieved this book through goodreads.
October 18, 2014
Cute! I remember when Wegman's dogs were on Sesame Street.
May 18, 2015
This was cute and a pretty easy read. The illustrations were kind of cute once I got used to them. Glad I got it as a first reads
May 8, 2015
This is odd; the pages are drawn and then photos of dog faces are pasted in. This one is mostly about camping out.
December 11, 2014
have to say the dog heads are a little creepy.
January 1, 2015
Cute story about siblings going on a camping trip. I lol'd at Wendell's list of what he'd need to bring on the trip. I'm holding on to this one for when my nephew gets a little older.
January 15, 2015
I read this book to my little brother and we both enjoyed it!
January 15, 2015
this was interesting...
January 17, 2015
A fun story about camping and teamwork. Students will love the use of dogs as main characters and the art is amazing!
May 7, 2015
The story is not well-told, but very young children who like dogs will enjoy the story of two siblings who go camping.
January 19, 2017
Adorable, and a nice story too. Puppies going camping? YES!
May 3, 2017
I have been a fan of William Wegman since he had his weimaraners on Sesame Street back in the 90's! A few years ago, I got to hear him speak about his work on these books at the National Book Festival in DC, and I finally got around to reading one.
It was a cute story about big sister Flo and her little brother Wendell and the camping trip they go on together. Wendell doesn't like their family vacation and Flo tries to make it up to him by doing all his favorite camping activities...as best they can pretend in their own backyard!
I still find the illustrations kind of weird with the photographed dog's heads on illustrated bodies and I much prefer Wegman's earlier works with the full dogs in fun positions...I'm sure he could have done the same story in that manner instead!
It was a cute story about big sister Flo and her little brother Wendell and the camping trip they go on together. Wendell doesn't like their family vacation and Flo tries to make it up to him by doing all his favorite camping activities...as best they can pretend in their own backyard!
I still find the illustrations kind of weird with the photographed dog's heads on illustrated bodies and I much prefer Wegman's earlier works with the full dogs in fun positions...I'm sure he could have done the same story in that manner instead!
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May 7, 2019This book is great to discuss a real problem, sibling rivalry, but in a funny, untraditional way. As the oldest of four children, this book spoke to me and lets students see both ends of fighting with your sibling.
The pictures in this book are so unconventional. They are photographs of the authors real dogs and then painted over. The painting is pretty undefinded, while the photographs are obviosuly very derfined.
The pictures in this book are so unconventional. They are photographs of the authors real dogs and then painted over. The painting is pretty undefinded, while the photographs are obviosuly very derfined.
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