This Orq. He say "UGH!"

this ORQ. #2

by David Elliott, Lori Nichols (Illustrator)

This companion to This Orq. (He Cave Boy.) pits Orq and Woma against a couple of stone-age bullies. Dorq is big, strong, and mean . . . and his pet, Caba, is even worse. But when Caba smashes a giant egg on Woma, Orq is so incensed he bangs two rocks together over and over, creating a spark. Like all good scientists, Orq recognizes an important discovery when he sees it. As he raises a flaming torch triumphantly, Dorq and Caba flee. Small Orq is the inventor of fire—and is a hero to his beloved Woma. An ode to the power of standing up for oneself, this book is the perfect antidote for any child who has ever felt small.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Humor, Fiction, Friendship

40 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2015

About the author

David Elliott is the author of THE COOL CRAZY CRICKETS and THE TRANSMOGRIFICATION OF ROSCOE WIZZLE. He says of AND HERE'S TO YOU!, "My neighbor’s rooster and I were having a disagreement. I wanted to sleep in the morning; he wanted to crow. The rooster won, of course. The first verse of AND HERE'S TO YOU! is a tribute to his victory and to the joys found in simply following your nature."

Reviews

[Dani ❤️ Perspective of a Writer · Rating 3 out of 5]

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2.5 stars rounded up because my nephew enjoyed the story so much!

Meet Orq. He cave boy. Meet Woma. He wooly mammoth. These two inseparable friends are plagued by a bully named Dorq and his pet, Caba. Ugh! Double ugh!

The logic in this book verges on non-existent and that made it really hard for me. I don't think it has to make perfect sense nor do I think it has to be humor less, but my nephew and I had to talk about how we shouldn't use fire to combat bullies (his word not mine!) nor is anger how we deal with a bully. This is a pretty grave situation we are talking about. My nephew knew right away that Dorq was a bully, he brought it up and said: "we don't like bullies!" I also didn't like that Orq and his family were rewarded for threatening another person and an animal with fire!

At the same time I could tell my nephew enjoyed the idea of fire. he understood why Orq was angry. He also pointed out Dorq and Caba not having fun at the fire party in the end. There were other spreads he enjoyed too. The artwork was also something he enjoyed. He drew Orq and Woma at the end with the fire. Art that almost looks like a child drew it is a real hit at times because he feels more capable of re-drawing a page and I also believe it makes the story more relatable to him. Some of the words were hard for him but just enough for a child to be adding to their vocabulary. I really liked the cave-man talk of the words and that it was a story about dealing with a bully.

BOTTOM LINE: Cave boy and his faithful mammoth dealing with a cave bully...

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[Bookslut · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, so funny! I've stumbled on a lot of gems lately, but this one might have been my favorite. We read it several times, and it was just as funny every time. I've tried another in the series now, also, and it was excellent as well.

[Melissa Rochelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, not as good as the first; however, the twist of (spoiler alert) Orq accidentally discovering fire was better than the first.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who but a child would think life as a cave-kid might be idyllic? Such illusions will burst. Young readers may learn the grittier side of cave life from this book. And yet the ending is fully as happy as a kid might expect.

The young hero, Orq, and his bestie, Woma, wind up pitted against Dorq (a nasty bully) and his pet, Caba (who is decidedly neither cute nor cuddly).

Fortunately, Orq has an advantage in this competition. Since he happens to discover fire.
Lest there be any doubt, the ending is happy.

FIVE STARS for this preschooler fantasy, by David Elliott, where good guys are easy to tell from bad guys. As for the illustrations by Lori Nichols, most of them look good enoughto eat, as if made out of some of the prettiest candy around.

FIVE STARS of fun.

[C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another book with which to have fun with silly accents ! Fire up your best Cave Boy and learn about Orq and his mammoth friend Woma. Good news, parents, if your kiddo wants to you read it for the billionth time this week, you can just grunt your way through it and they won't even notice! Woot!

Seriously though, it's a cute little book. Read the others in the series too. :-)

[Madelyn Camacho-Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very creative in the way it was written. Sentences aren't fully finished, and it focuses more on sounds, "yum": ugh", etc. It is very cute, and when Orq finds fire out of frustration, I find it very funny and a good addition to the book.

[Dana Storytime Account · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I read to my niece (she was 14 days old) and I loved it a lot. I can't wait to read it and the other Orq books to her again when she's older.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the sequel to the book This Orq, he cave boy. It’s about bullies and what happens when Orq finally takes a stand.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Orq is a cave boy with a big heart and a lot of luck. An exceptionally fun book to read with little historians and big imaginations.

[Jennifer Strong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everyday, Orq and his pet mammoth, Woma, play together and have fun. But life as a caveman isn't super glamorous. The cave is cold and dark at night and they have to eat raw meat. If life wasn't hard enough Orq is bullied by a boy named Dorq and his pet named Caba. Dorq is big, hairy, strong, and downright mean. Orq is teased and bullied and chased enough that he loses his temper. Using two stones (representing Dorq and Caba) he smashes and rubs them together until they disintegrate... and make fire!! Not only does Orq scare away his bullies, he makes life as a caveman better! No more cold, dark nights! The fire gives heat and light. No more raw meat! From now on Orq and his family will eat hot bison burgers!

I fell in love with Orq and Woma in their first story and enjoyed returning to their world of adventures. As before, the text is written in caveman-ish short sentences. The illustrations are, of course, fantastic. I don't like bullying. It really bothers me, so I feel that Dorq is an appropriate villain. I don't like him one bit. I wish Orq's mom had been more involved when he told her about the teasing, just because I would be if I found out my kid was having issues with someone else. However, I loved the triumph he felt at the end as he made fire and benefitted his family.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

ORQ is a cave boy with a woolly mammoth named Woma for a pet. The two find many things to do for fun. But life can be hard. Their cave is cold and dark. ORQ detests eating raw meat for every meal. But the worst thing is DORQ. He is an older, much larger cave mate who delights seizing every opportunity to bully ORQ. ORQ’s response? Run and hide! ORQ finally has enough when DORQ hurts Woma. Angry, ORQ bangs two rocks together and makes a surprising discovery. Suddenly he is a hero and DORQ is forgotten.
This prehistoric tale, replete with cave-speak (“This ORQ. He cave boy. Wear skins. Sometimes say …. UGH!”) is one in which young children will relate. The theme of a smaller child being tormented by a larger one will resonate with many. Simple sentences are enhanced by the hilarious, digitally-colored pencil illustrations. The added challenge of finding all of the turtles will interest older children (one page contains 83). This tale will be a winner for storytime read-alouds and bedtimes. Little ones will clamor to hear it again and again.

[Margaret]

Life has a way of throwing us monumental change within seconds and without notice. A single act by another or us with or without a response can alter our immediate lives. It can expand to include others, even the world at large.

Some things done are better left without any acknowledgement at all. Others elicit a reaction triggered by emotion or logic. A little more than one year ago we were introduced to a boy and his best friend, a woolly mammoth, in this Orq. (he cave boy.) Readers could not help but feel joyful by the love the two have for each other. I am happy to announce the return of the duo in this ORQ. (he say "ugh!") (Boyds Mills Press, an imprint of Highlights, September 8, 2015) written by David Elliott with illustrations by Lori Nichols. Orq and Woma are challenged repeatedly by two new characters.


My full recommendation: http://librariansquest.blogspot.com/2...

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, but it didn't work for me. Orq tells his mother that Dorq and Caba are bullies. Mom says "ignore them, and they'll stop." Orq just sighs and says they're impossible to ignore. Real life plot twist: ignoring bullies doesn't work. It's been proven over and over again that telling kids to ignore bullying is about the worst possible thing to tell them. F- parenting.
The ending also seemed really abrupt. Why are Dorq and Caba unable to keep bullying Orq and Woma? Because now they have friends? Because they're popular? Also confusing, with mixed messages.

Also also, I got super distracted trying to count the turtles and it took me a few tries to ignore the challenge and actually read the story.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A humorous and out-of-the-ordinary original story, Elliott's prehistoric cave-boy and trusty sidekick mammoth illustrate how bullying is an issue in any era. Although no real solutions are offered to the problem, sheer luck has our heroes victorious in the end and children will definitely cheer for their success. Told in short, choppy sentences, to depict caveman-like language, this will work for storytimes. The illustrations are reminiscent of primitive artwork and, for an added bonus, the artist encourages readers to count the total number of turtles depicted in the book (no easy feat). Highly recommended.

[Ilana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would have been more stars if not for the awful scene with the mother. The tone was abruptly different than a the rest of the story, the mother was being a horrible parent, and overall the story would have been better without that scene.

[Jessica Adams Duzan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Orq and his pet Woma are bullied and picked on, until they make an important discovery.

[Heydi Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I don't think that making fire makes you a hero This book is still very clever and entertaining. I enjoyed the bullying undertone as well. I look forward to further ORQ books.

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

megan fall reading 2015, megan summer reading 2016, children's book, picture book, cave boy, humor, prek, kindergarten, first grade

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was not expecting the ending. Same as with the first, not sure how good it is, but it's different. I appreciate different picture books.

[Mary Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

silly fun

[Brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book. How is written. It annoying.
ESPECIALLY WHEN THE MOM KNOWS PROPER ENGLISH

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewer say Ugh, me like.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Plenty of silliness for preschoolers to appreciate.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrations are bright and inviting.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A young cave boy and his best friend are tormented by another cave boy and his best friend. Lots of bullying but a surprise ending. Not sure younger audience will get prehistoric part but definitely friendship and fun. preschool and up.