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The Nuts #3
The Nuts: Keep Rolling!
Hazel Nut and Wally Nut's playtime roll down a muddy hill turns into a hilarious chase when they get covered in so much muck that they get bigger... and bigger... until they're big as ELEPHANTS! Can anyone help get the Nuts back down to size? Eric Litwin offers an upbeat and inspiring message: What do you do when you roll into trouble? Keep rolling!
In the third book of the Nuts series, Eric Litwin's playful call-and-response rhymes and Scott Magoon's hilarious illustrations invite readers young and old to join in on the fun. Readers can go to The NutFamily.com to learn the Keep Rolling song and dance along with Eric!
In the third book of the Nuts series, Eric Litwin's playful call-and-response rhymes and Scott Magoon's hilarious illustrations invite readers young and old to join in on the fun. Readers can go to The NutFamily.com to learn the Keep Rolling song and dance along with Eric!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 18, 2017
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About the author
Eric Litwin
44 books278 followersEric Litwin (Mr. Eric) is a guitar strumming, book writing, harmonica blowing, song singing, folksy, fun type of guy. He is the # 1 New York Times Best Selling author of the first four Pete the Cat picture books and the author of the new musical series The Nuts. Eric's books have sold over 1.5 million copies, been translated into seven languages and won 15 state and national awards including a Theodor Geisel Seuss Honor Award. He has also recorded award winning music CDs. Eric is a popular performing artist who plays guitar, sings, tells musical stories and brings books to life. He is also a nationally respected keynote speaker on interactive literacy and music. Eric is the co-creator of The Learning Groove which offers parent and child music classes and preschool music curriculum. Eric likes music, books and coffee.
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November 9, 2017
I channeled my inner "Tina Turner" to add fun to this wonderful read-aloud! The Nut family adventures are a favorite with my story time groups!
December 5, 2019
Hazel and Wally Nut, whose adventures began in author Eric Litwin and illustrator Scott Magoon's
The Nuts: Bedtime at the Nut House
, and then continued in
The Nuts: Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Pants
, return for their third sing-song adventure here. Wanting to be big, the two nuts begin to roll, picking up mud along the way and growing ever larger, until the rain reduces them to their original size. Fortunately though, they have what they really need, in their loving family...
Although The Nuts: Keep Rolling! is the third in this picture-book series, and although I usually like to read the books in a series in order, I ended up starting with this one, picking it up without realizing initially that it was part of a longer series. Litwin is the author of the first four Pete the Cat books, as well as the Groovy Joe series, so I recognized his name. It's possible that this one would work better in conjunction with the song and dance, which can be downloaded, but overall I didn't have a positive impression. The artwork was cute - as could be expected of Magoon - but the text was unimpressive. Mileage varies, of course, so if you have a young child who enjoyed other Litwin ventures, perhaps you should give this one a try.
Although The Nuts: Keep Rolling! is the third in this picture-book series, and although I usually like to read the books in a series in order, I ended up starting with this one, picking it up without realizing initially that it was part of a longer series. Litwin is the author of the first four Pete the Cat books, as well as the Groovy Joe series, so I recognized his name. It's possible that this one would work better in conjunction with the song and dance, which can be downloaded, but overall I didn't have a positive impression. The artwork was cute - as could be expected of Magoon - but the text was unimpressive. Mileage varies, of course, so if you have a young child who enjoyed other Litwin ventures, perhaps you should give this one a try.
November 20, 2018
Cute storytime book! Again, in the tradition of Pete the Cat. Bright, colorful pictures.
July 6, 2025
2.5 stars...... Little kids would probably like it...
March 24, 2023
It's a 3 but it makes me think of Rollin by limp bizket and that makes it a 4
July 5, 2017
Hazel and Wally are nuts who are sick of being small. So they roll down a muddy hill, getting bigger and muddier as they go. Simple words to describe size (big, small, tall, etc.) are introduced and repeated. There's an easy refrain to sing: "Keep rolling. Keep rolling. Keep rolling."
As our nutty heroes get bigger, their size is compared to the sizes of cats, dogs, and elephants. The suggestive placement of branches and leaves and twigs cause a dog to chase them thinking they are "cats," a dog-catcher then mistakes them for "dogs," and finally a zoo-keeper comes after them as "elephants."
Litwin is a master storyteller, and he hits nearly every item on my wishlist: repetition, rhyme, appropriate academic elements (size attributes/comparisons), humor, and a multi-sensory approach (singing, rolling). I interviewed Eric Litwin last December and he told me that this book marked a return to the positivity message he established with Pete the Cat, calling that his "favorite subgenre."
For whatever reason (I think because they are nuts), Wally and Hazel are not as beloved as Pete the Cat and Groovy Joe are with my kids, so this book isn't requested as often. But overall The Nuts: Keep Rolling! is yet another great offering for Litwin fans.
(Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book for review purposes from the publisher.)
****
I review books for children from the perspective of a parent of kids with autism. The review above is from a longer blog post about the best new books of 2017: http://www.lineupthebooks.com/summer-...
As our nutty heroes get bigger, their size is compared to the sizes of cats, dogs, and elephants. The suggestive placement of branches and leaves and twigs cause a dog to chase them thinking they are "cats," a dog-catcher then mistakes them for "dogs," and finally a zoo-keeper comes after them as "elephants."
Litwin is a master storyteller, and he hits nearly every item on my wishlist: repetition, rhyme, appropriate academic elements (size attributes/comparisons), humor, and a multi-sensory approach (singing, rolling). I interviewed Eric Litwin last December and he told me that this book marked a return to the positivity message he established with Pete the Cat, calling that his "favorite subgenre."
For whatever reason (I think because they are nuts), Wally and Hazel are not as beloved as Pete the Cat and Groovy Joe are with my kids, so this book isn't requested as often. But overall The Nuts: Keep Rolling! is yet another great offering for Litwin fans.
(Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book for review purposes from the publisher.)
****
I review books for children from the perspective of a parent of kids with autism. The review above is from a longer blog post about the best new books of 2017: http://www.lineupthebooks.com/summer-...
December 12, 2016
This book has that musical and lyrical quality that kids really enjoy. I'm sure that parents will be sick of singing "Keep Rolling" after they have to read this for the 17th time but I think this will be favorite read aloud for little ones. The illustrations are charming too.
July 14, 2017
Another book from the author of the original Pete the Cat books, and it looks like he is creating a new series about nuts. This one has a simple song, perhaps a bit too simple. Overall, I prefer Pete the Cat and Groovy Joe.
May 6, 2017
The nut children are trying to get bigger by rolling in dirt and mud and building their size. great refrain for kids to sing a long with an fun pictures. love the message of family at the end. right toddler group and up
May 18, 2017
The "song" didn't do a whole lot for me. But at least the illustrations were cute, and the story was a silly one that kids will like. Except that the author tried to shoehorn a lesson in at the very end that didn't really fit with the rest of the book.
July 13, 2017
This story is kind of weird- why would acorns roll themselves in mud to grow in size? Don't know. The message is good though: Keep rolling! "And that family was happy, even though they were small. Because when you have each other, then you have it all."
August 14, 2017
Another win for Eric Litwin. Hazel and Wally Nut want to be bigger, so they start rolling and picking up mud that changes their size. When they get bigger, they appear to be cats, then dogs, and then elephants, which brings about its own challenges.
Great for PreK or Toddler Story Class.
Great for PreK or Toddler Story Class.
June 25, 2018
*** This review is for the Vox (talking books) edition**
A great choice for storytimes, my grandchildren loved this book! The illustrations are bright and colorful. The song refrain used throughout is a catchy tune and the narrator does a terrific job.
A great choice for storytimes, my grandchildren loved this book! The illustrations are bright and colorful. The song refrain used throughout is a catchy tune and the narrator does a terrific job.
November 20, 2016
Another "nutty" book with a fun message.
Focus group arriving in a few days and I'll see what they think of it ;-) Usually can't go wrong with stories about mud with small boys.
Focus group arriving in a few days and I'll see what they think of it ;-) Usually can't go wrong with stories about mud with small boys.
May 4, 2017
The song was meh, but the illustrations are cute!
May 9, 2017
I love how this book is about family, sizes and animals. A catchy refrain can be sung-this seems to be the best "Nuts" book yet. The illustrations are whimsical.
May 12, 2017
megan spring reading 2017, children's book, picture book, series, the nuts, family, prek, kindergarten, first grade, second grade,
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May 13, 2017
Fun, rhythmic and repetitive, with bright illustrations. Great for storytime. Ages 3-6
May 14, 2017
The audio on line is great.
https://www.ericlitwin.com/keep-rolling
Love the back-up band!
https://www.ericlitwin.com/keep-rolling
Love the back-up band!
May 19, 2017
I really love Eric Litwin, but this one didn't do much for me
May 22, 2017
Another fun book in the series. Young readers will like singing along to this one, as well. Be sure to listen to Eric Litwin and friends read and sing this story on his website.
May 30, 2017
Fun ode to kids who want to grow too fast. Lots of repetition so kids can get involved in the story if read aloud.
June 20, 2017
The magic that is Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes is not present in this tale.
July 24, 2017
The same characters as the first book but no nut puns and not quite as sweet. Still cute surprises make it a delight.
July 7, 2017
What even??!!! Please tell me the author was high af when he wrote this because otherwise I've got nothing.
July 27, 2017
Great book for a theme based on being happy with who you are.
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August 1, 2017
I like this way better than Pete.
September 8, 2017
Hazel and Wally are nuts that grow in size due to mud. "Keep rolling" a library storytime read.
November 16, 2017
A great illustrator match for Eric Litwin's silly singing story
December 7, 2017
Short and sweet. Good mix of rhyme and prose. Book matter includes names of editor and designer.
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