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The Who Came for Dinner
Броненосецът, който дойде за вечеря
Може ли овчица и вълк да са приятели? Според великобританския илюстратор и автор на картинни книги Стив Смолман – може. А онези от вас, които вече познават първите три книги от поредицата за вълка Вък и овчицата Яхнийка (изд. „Фют“), знаят, че не само може, но и че всяка от историите е разказана с толкова много обич и чувство за хумор, че накрая и малките слушатели, и големите читатели се заливат от смях.
Илюстратор на тази прекрасна поредица е френската художничка Жуел Дредеми. Тя добавя още смях и цвят към историите на Стив Смолман. Изразителните герои, внимателно подбраните детайли и свежите цветове създават толкова жив свят, че имате чувството, че той се простира навсякъде около вас.
А в „Броненосецът, който дойде за вечеря“ спокойният пикник на Вък и Яхнийка е нарушен от истински броненосец. Той има толкова яка броня, че дори когато се удря в дървета, във вази или пък потрошава целия горски лунапарк, не иска прегръдка за успокоение от Яхнийка. Или пък иска?
Илюстратор на тази прекрасна поредица е френската художничка Жуел Дредеми. Тя добавя още смях и цвят към историите на Стив Смолман. Изразителните герои, внимателно подбраните детайли и свежите цветове създават толкова жив свят, че имате чувството, че той се простира навсякъде около вас.
А в „Броненосецът, който дойде за вечеря“ спокойният пикник на Вък и Яхнийка е нарушен от истински броненосец. Той има толкова яка броня, че дори когато се удря в дървета, във вази или пък потрошава целия горски лунапарк, не иска прегръдка за успокоение от Яхнийка. Или пък иска?
28 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2024
About the author
Steve Smallman
850 books80 followersSteve Smallman lives in Staffordshire with his wife, two dogs and two cats. He has four children and a grandchild. Steve has been illustrating children’s books for almost 30 years and writing his own stories for slightly less. He also teaches illustration workshops in schools, including mural-painting. Steve is the author of Smelly Peter the Great Pea Eater (Winner of the Sheffield Children's Book Award 2009) and The Lamb Who Came for Dinner (Shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book Award and read by Meatloaf on CITV's Bookaboo). When he’s not working, Steve enjoys films, television, gardening and walking in the countryside.
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.
Steve Smallman on Steve Smallman:
I started working as an illustrator when I was in my final year at Art College and now, over 28 years later I still haven't got a proper job! I've illustrated literally hundreds of books, predominantly in educational publishing. A few years ago I was main illustrator for Longman's 'Story Street' reading scheme, illustrating 79 titles and writing 5.
I've worked in children's television, specifically in character development and most notably in the 'Raggy Doll' series in the mid to late 1980's. I have also done a certain amount of licensed work, illustrating characters such as Postman Pat, Bill and Ben and Sesame Street.
I've been described as an 'Animal Artist', not I hasten to add because I'm wild and hairy but because I love to draw animals and especially like to give them human characteristics.
I've been writing children's books for about 6 years and have already had several picture books published with more in development.
I've got 4 great children and although they're all adults now, my memories of them growing up inspire and inform my writing.
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September 24, 2024See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/the-ar...
THE ARMADILLO WHO CAME FOR DINNER is an entertaining picture book about friendship and kindness. Wolf, Little Lamb, and Omelet are having a picnic when a boulder rolls through - except it is not a boulder but an armadillo named Dizzy! Dizzy makes a bit of a mess of things as they roll around- and get hurt. Luckily, Little Lamb has plenty of patience for their new friend and offers hugs along the way. When they head to the fair, things get a bit messy, and Dizzy leaves. However, when an actual boulder comes rolling to Little Lamb, Dizzy luckily returns to save the day.
What I loved: This was a colorful picture book with a lot of great details. Fans of these familiar characters will appreciate this new story with a similar plot to the previous books. While this one also contains themes of making new friends and kindness, it also expands to talk about being tough and what this means (particularly with regards to reactions when hurt/accepting hugs). I appreciated that Little Lamb always asks/offers hugs instead of just giving them, as a good example for children.
The writing is easy to follow and will work well for older preschoolers and young elementary school aged readers. This age group can also consider the messages and meanings of the story, reading it on another level.
What left me wanting more: As a few small things, I would have liked to see armadillo trying to make amends or other with the destruction, and it was at first troubling how many times the armadillo needed to decline hugs (though the good thing was that it was always a question and not a demand).
Final verdict: THE ARMADILLO WHO CAME FOR DINNER is an overall cute picture book about friendship and kindness that expands this fun series with a new story for fans to enjoy.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
THE ARMADILLO WHO CAME FOR DINNER is an entertaining picture book about friendship and kindness. Wolf, Little Lamb, and Omelet are having a picnic when a boulder rolls through - except it is not a boulder but an armadillo named Dizzy! Dizzy makes a bit of a mess of things as they roll around- and get hurt. Luckily, Little Lamb has plenty of patience for their new friend and offers hugs along the way. When they head to the fair, things get a bit messy, and Dizzy leaves. However, when an actual boulder comes rolling to Little Lamb, Dizzy luckily returns to save the day.
What I loved: This was a colorful picture book with a lot of great details. Fans of these familiar characters will appreciate this new story with a similar plot to the previous books. While this one also contains themes of making new friends and kindness, it also expands to talk about being tough and what this means (particularly with regards to reactions when hurt/accepting hugs). I appreciated that Little Lamb always asks/offers hugs instead of just giving them, as a good example for children.
The writing is easy to follow and will work well for older preschoolers and young elementary school aged readers. This age group can also consider the messages and meanings of the story, reading it on another level.
What left me wanting more: As a few small things, I would have liked to see armadillo trying to make amends or other with the destruction, and it was at first troubling how many times the armadillo needed to decline hugs (though the good thing was that it was always a question and not a demand).
Final verdict: THE ARMADILLO WHO CAME FOR DINNER is an overall cute picture book about friendship and kindness that expands this fun series with a new story for fans to enjoy.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
July 11, 2024
Fans of this series featuring a most unlikely family consisting of Wolf, Little Lamb, and Omelet will enjoy this picture book just as much as the previous ones. A runaway and rather clumsy armadillo named Dizzy unexpectedly interrupts their picnic. Little Lamb offers hugs, which are rebuffed, and the others take care of the poor creature. After a night's sleep, they venture forth for some play, but Dizzy causes quite a mess at the fair and feels so unwelcome that he runs away. But apparently Little Lamb's friendliness has melted his heart since he saves her from danger and eagerly accepts a hug for his bravery. The moral of the story--even the toughest creatures have soft insides--will be appreciated, and the animals' facial expressions and body positions as well as the woody setting are charming. I'm happy to read any books in this series since I like the characters, the innocence, and the affection among the family members, who are willing to embrace others even when they aren't very likeable.
June 11, 2025
When an Armadillo comes rolling into their lives, the animal friends aren't quite sure how to befriend him. Little Lamb tries to give him a hug, but the Armadillo is too tough for hugs. Wolf is worried that the Armadillo will destroy every vase in the house when he rolls around smashing things. They go to visit the fair, but the Armadillo trips and starts rolling and knocks over everything in sight! He scares all the animals and destroys the ice cream cart and bouncy castle. But Little Lamb is in trouble, they will be grateful for Armadillo's tough hide.
This book is so hilarious and fun! I love the way that Little Lamb befriends Armadillo and keeps trying to give him a hug. So cute!
The illustrations add to the comedy of the story. I loved the cute designs of the animal characters, and all the little doings in the background of each scene. So adorable and funny!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
This book is so hilarious and fun! I love the way that Little Lamb befriends Armadillo and keeps trying to give him a hug. So cute!
The illustrations add to the comedy of the story. I loved the cute designs of the animal characters, and all the little doings in the background of each scene. So adorable and funny!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
November 19, 2023
Cómo me gustan estos libros. el primero de la ovejita es de momento mi favorito pero son todos una maravilla. Tanto en la historia como en las ilustraciones. Son historias muy bonitas con su tema de trasfondo para que los niños (y los adultos) aprendan alguna que otra lección porque todos tienen su moralejilla.
soy muy fan de estos libros, no puedo dejar de recomendarlos porque son ideales para todo tipo de lectores. Sobre todo para los que están empezando a adentrarse en el mundo del libro.
Muy, muy recomendado este libro como el resto de la serie.
soy muy fan de estos libros, no puedo dejar de recomendarlos porque son ideales para todo tipo de lectores. Sobre todo para los que están empezando a adentrarse en el mundo del libro.
Muy, muy recomendado este libro como el resto de la serie.
January 7, 2025
Dizzy the armadillo crashes into a picnic and meets Wolf and Little Lamb. They give him a place to stay and take him to the fair the next day, but things aren't going well and Dizzy seems standoffish. But when Little Lamb is in danger, a certain armadillo comes in very handy.
That was a bit of a wild story that's a bit all over the place. But it is entertaining, and Little Lamb and Wolf are very kind to their trying visitor, and get their kindness returned eventually.
That was a bit of a wild story that's a bit all over the place. But it is entertaining, and Little Lamb and Wolf are very kind to their trying visitor, and get their kindness returned eventually.
October 24, 2026
В тази част от поредицата спокойният пикник на Вък и Яхнийка е нарушен от истински броненосец. Той има толкова яка броня, че дори когато се удря в дървета, във вази или пък потрошава целия горски лунапарк, не иска прегръдка за успокоение от Яхнийка. Но пък е толкова хубаво да се гушнеш в меката прегръдка на овчицата.
November 11, 2025
Enjoyable, but not as good as The Lamb Who Came for Dinner.
January 14, 2026
I really liked this children's book! It is very cute and has a great story about friendship. I would recommend especially to educators, because it has enough words and detailed illustrations for children to challenge themselves rather than big words and lots of pictures.
February 7, 2024
Siempre hace ilusión leer a estofado y Dobo :)
December 25, 2024
Este libro sobre un armadillo y sus amigos.
April 11, 2025
Meh. I didn't love this one although there is nothing wrong with it per se.
September 12, 2025
This book was OK. Included animal groups that really wouldn’t stay together in real life. Read this library book to my daughter.
April 19, 2026
"¿Necesitas un abrazo?"
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September 20, 2024
Something about me -- I love a weird book. And this one is fairly weird. The illustrations are very sweet but the story is a little strange. It's about a tough armadillo who crashes a picnic one day and is so busy being tough he is slow to accept friendship. It's a hard lesson to teach, but an important one.
August 1, 2024
Steve Smallman es el autor del afamado cuento convertido ya en clásico "La ovejita que vino a cenar". Desde hace treinta y cinco años trabaja como ilustrador tanto de producciones propias como de otros autores. Durante sus primeros años realizó principalmente publicaciones educativas, aunque por sus últimos trabajos se le conoce más como autor que como ilustrador.
"El armadillo que vino a cenar" es un álbum ilustrado con los mejores personajes de Steve Smallman; como son la pequeña ovejita Estofado y el tierno Lobo.
La edición es de tapa dura, puntas roma y páginas de cartón grueso, lo que es ideal para pequeñas manos.
Este libro forma parte de la colección de "La ovejita que vino a cenar", compuesta por cinco volúmenes hasta el momento.
En cada uno de estos cuentos los personajes principales, cuya vida se va estabilizando en una rutina conjunta, irán conociendo a otros animales que presentan alguna dificultad y que se incorporará tras solucionarla al elenco de forma continuada. En este caso se trata de un armadillo, quien parece duro pues rechaza cualquier tipo de afecto, pero en el fondo es puro amor.
El texto es sencillo, incluye divertidos diálogos y el vocabulario es muy accesible. Las frases son cortas y concisas y el formato es de imprenta.
Las ilustraciones, realizadas por Joëlle Dreidemy, son armónicas llenas de detalles y muy representativas, de tal forma que el niño puede seguir la historia sin necesidad de leer la narración.
Se trata de una secuencia divertida simbólica y con gran carga emocional que narra las peripecias de Armadillo. Este pequeño animalillo es duro por fuera y, por este motivo, trata de cumplir con lo que se espera de él; se vuelve arisco y reacio a recibir cualquier tipo de afecto, sin embargo, la ternura y el buen corazón de la ovejita Estofado hará que Armadillo se muestre tal y como es; noble y sensible.
Con esta narración, los más pequeños no solo podrán descubrir y conocer a otros animales y sus características, ampliando su vocabulario y conocimientos, sino que les permite acercarse a conceptos y valores tales como la amistad, la vulnerabilidad, la aceptación del otro por cómo es, el rechazo y el arriesgarse por los que queremos.
Sin duda, "El armadillo que vino a cenar" es un cuento breve que encierra grandes enseñanzas más allá de los momentos divertidos y el reencuentro con estos encantadores animales.
Me ha parecido un libro muy dulce y encantador que transmite grandes enseñanzas. Un álbum ilustrado ideal para los primeros lectores que disfrutarán de la experiencia acompañando a sus personajes favoritos en una nueva aventura.
Un recurso ideal con el que trabajar la amistad, la empatía, la aceptación y el respeto hacia los demás.
"El armadillo que vino a cenar" es un álbum ilustrado con los mejores personajes de Steve Smallman; como son la pequeña ovejita Estofado y el tierno Lobo.
La edición es de tapa dura, puntas roma y páginas de cartón grueso, lo que es ideal para pequeñas manos.
Este libro forma parte de la colección de "La ovejita que vino a cenar", compuesta por cinco volúmenes hasta el momento.
En cada uno de estos cuentos los personajes principales, cuya vida se va estabilizando en una rutina conjunta, irán conociendo a otros animales que presentan alguna dificultad y que se incorporará tras solucionarla al elenco de forma continuada. En este caso se trata de un armadillo, quien parece duro pues rechaza cualquier tipo de afecto, pero en el fondo es puro amor.
El texto es sencillo, incluye divertidos diálogos y el vocabulario es muy accesible. Las frases son cortas y concisas y el formato es de imprenta.
Las ilustraciones, realizadas por Joëlle Dreidemy, son armónicas llenas de detalles y muy representativas, de tal forma que el niño puede seguir la historia sin necesidad de leer la narración.
Se trata de una secuencia divertida simbólica y con gran carga emocional que narra las peripecias de Armadillo. Este pequeño animalillo es duro por fuera y, por este motivo, trata de cumplir con lo que se espera de él; se vuelve arisco y reacio a recibir cualquier tipo de afecto, sin embargo, la ternura y el buen corazón de la ovejita Estofado hará que Armadillo se muestre tal y como es; noble y sensible.
Con esta narración, los más pequeños no solo podrán descubrir y conocer a otros animales y sus características, ampliando su vocabulario y conocimientos, sino que les permite acercarse a conceptos y valores tales como la amistad, la vulnerabilidad, la aceptación del otro por cómo es, el rechazo y el arriesgarse por los que queremos.
Sin duda, "El armadillo que vino a cenar" es un cuento breve que encierra grandes enseñanzas más allá de los momentos divertidos y el reencuentro con estos encantadores animales.
Me ha parecido un libro muy dulce y encantador que transmite grandes enseñanzas. Un álbum ilustrado ideal para los primeros lectores que disfrutarán de la experiencia acompañando a sus personajes favoritos en una nueva aventura.
Un recurso ideal con el que trabajar la amistad, la empatía, la aceptación y el respeto hacia los demás.
August 26, 2024
The illustrations are fun, but the story is incredibly random and strange.
August 20, 2024
One of those very random picture books that you finish and find yourself asking, "Wait, what just happened there?" An armadillo accidentally crashes into a picnic that a wolf, lamb, and alligator are having (there was never a dinner!?) and the lamb keeps asking if he needs a hug and the wolf lets it spend the night and then the next day the armadillo crashes into a fair and saves lamb from a big boulder and finally lets lamb hug him. Seriously. I'll be pondering this for a while...! :)
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