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La corde à linge
Dès qu’il a de l’argent de poche, Réal, cinq ans, qui habite au-dessus d’un dépanneur de quartier, bondit hors de sa maison, dévale l’escalier, tire sur le noeud de la corde à linge au passage, et cours acheter des bonbons.
Mais un jour, cette petite habitude tourne au cauchemar lorsqu’il perd pied et se retrouve suspendu au-dessus du vide, au beau milieu de la corde à linge. Arrivera-t-il à se déprendre de cette fâcheuse position sans laisser tomber son argent de poche ?
Mais un jour, cette petite habitude tourne au cauchemar lorsqu’il perd pied et se retrouve suspendu au-dessus du vide, au beau milieu de la corde à linge. Arrivera-t-il à se déprendre de cette fâcheuse position sans laisser tomber son argent de poche ?
64 pages, Hardcover
Published March 19, 2019
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About the author
Orbie
23 books6 followersOrbie s'inspire de tout ce qui l'entoure, surtout de ses poules. Du pastel gras à l'aquarelle, de l'acrylique à l'art numérique, elle crée des illustrations rigolotes et rafraichissantes qui ne manquent pas de nous faire sourire. En 2010, elle a remporté le 2e prix au concours de bande dessinée Hachette Canada pour l'histoire Pas d'pêche!
Orbie a travaillé sur quelques livres jeunesse dont Sven le terrible écrit par Rhéa Dufresne et La petite truie, le vélo et la lune écrit par Pierrette Dubé aux éditions les 400 coups. Ses poules ont particulièrement aimé ce dernier livre, où elles y apparaissent, paraîtrait-il, à plusieurs reprises.
Orbie a travaillé sur quelques livres jeunesse dont Sven le terrible écrit par Rhéa Dufresne et La petite truie, le vélo et la lune écrit par Pierrette Dubé aux éditions les 400 coups. Ses poules ont particulièrement aimé ce dernier livre, où elles y apparaissent, paraîtrait-il, à plusieurs reprises.
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June 12, 2019
This book was good. It has a funny «plot» with a small moral at the end. It also has a minimalistic illustration style that I like a lot! Good one!
May 2, 2020
J’ai vraiment adoré ce livre. Et mon fils également. Il contient une belle morale.
June 16, 2019
This might be a bit longer than the average picture book, but it's a fast read, and pretty entertaining.
Reggie is five years old. He likes to help his mom. He also likes to tweak the knot on the clothesline as he runs past it down the stairs. One day, he loses his footing and has to grab the knot... which sends him sailing out into the yard, dangling like a piece of laundry. His mom doesn't hear him, so he's forced to wait for some other form of help to arrive. It never does, though...
While I'm not entirely sure Reggie's voice is that of a five-year-old boy, it's sweet nonetheless. He learns a good lesson from his misadventure, which is shown in the final pages; I like seeing that, especially in a kids' book. The illustrations are funny and appealing, showing the various emotions of a young child who's found himself in a scary (for him, anyway) situation.
This is a great story about consequences, problem solving, and learning from past mistakes. But it's all packaged in a kid-friendly format (although adults will probably get a chuckle out of this one as well).
Thank you to NetGalley and Owlkids Books for providing a digital ARC.
Reggie is five years old. He likes to help his mom. He also likes to tweak the knot on the clothesline as he runs past it down the stairs. One day, he loses his footing and has to grab the knot... which sends him sailing out into the yard, dangling like a piece of laundry. His mom doesn't hear him, so he's forced to wait for some other form of help to arrive. It never does, though...
While I'm not entirely sure Reggie's voice is that of a five-year-old boy, it's sweet nonetheless. He learns a good lesson from his misadventure, which is shown in the final pages; I like seeing that, especially in a kids' book. The illustrations are funny and appealing, showing the various emotions of a young child who's found himself in a scary (for him, anyway) situation.
This is a great story about consequences, problem solving, and learning from past mistakes. But it's all packaged in a kid-friendly format (although adults will probably get a chuckle out of this one as well).
Thank you to NetGalley and Owlkids Books for providing a digital ARC.
July 19, 2019
j'adore ! Un garçon aventurier qui lui arrive une bad luck et qui apprend de son erreur.
October 22, 2019
Author and illustrator Orbie hails from Quebec, and you may be familiar with the children's book creator from her numerous French language titles as well as from her fun English language picture book debut Sloth at the Zoom (written by Helaine Becker). In The Clothesline, a graphic novel for beginning readers, Orbie takes readers on a fantastically imagined and engineered story about a young boy who accidentally gets stuck on - you guessed it- a clothesline. Our protagonist and narrator, a five year old boy named Reggie, lives with his mother in an apartment above a corner store. Reggie loves living so close to the corner store because when he receives an allowance from his mom (from helping with clean up around the house), he doesn't have far to travel to buy delicious treats! Something you should know, though, is that not only does Reggie love to race down the stairs from his apartment to the ground floor, but also that he loves to yank at the clothesline pull- it makes a most excellent noise- as he zooms down the stairs. It's a satisfying regular exercise in zipping and being fast and noise-making...until one day when things go horribly awry. Perhaps due to a zoom-ier than usual speed, as Reggie makes a go for the clothesline, he loses footing and ZIP-WHOOSH, Reggie is hanging on for dear life, clinging on to the clothesline knot with an aching hand, smack in the centre of the rope's length! What, oh what, is Reggie to do?! Visually dynamic and engaging, featuring a young child's narration-in-crisis that is utterly witty, laugh out loud and sympathetic, The Clothesline is a pure delight start to finish. Readers who have adored Shinsuke Yoshitake's hysterical Still Stuck, or titles from authors such as Andrea Tsurumi, Marianne Dubuc or Ashley Spires might especially delight in the charm, zaniness and humour of The Clothesline.
I received a copy of this title courtesy of OwlKids Books in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and comments are my own.
October 16, 2019
The Clothesline is a picture book written and illustrated by Orbie. It is currently schedule for release on October 15 2019. This is a story about a little boy who lives above a convenience store with his mom. When he goes to spend his pocket money on candy—only when Mom’s not looking—he gives the knot on the clothesline by the outdoor stairs a good yank (it makes the best sound). One day, he tugs a little too hard, and takes the stairs a little too fast, and—whiiiiiz!—gets stuck hanging smack in the middle of the clothesline. He cries for help, but Mom doesn’t hear. He waits for someone to save him, but only a black cat slinks by. His arm gets tired—but if he hangs on with both hands, he’ll risk dropping his coins! It’s a true dilemma. Finally, he cries out so loudly that he tumbles to the ground. He still spends his pocket money on candy. But he NEVER touches the clothesline again.
The Clothesline has simple text and the images tell as much of the story as the words. It is in the style of a graphic novel, complete with sound effects and sequential storytelling. The illustrations show the fear, worry, and indecision of the young boy in trouble quite clearly, and his problem is one that most young readers could see themselves falling into themselves fairly easily. I am sure I would have done something similar in his position. The young boy is a good sympathetic character, gets himself into trouble doing something he knows is wrong but is very tempting and learns his lesson. I think I would have liked to see him a little braver when it is time to come down from the clothesline- but I was a tree climbing and jumping sort of kid. I liked the story, and the illustrations, and think that it could spark interest in graphic novels in young readers. However, it just did not wow me or strike the chord I was hoping for as I read.
The Clothesline has simple text and the images tell as much of the story as the words. It is in the style of a graphic novel, complete with sound effects and sequential storytelling. The illustrations show the fear, worry, and indecision of the young boy in trouble quite clearly, and his problem is one that most young readers could see themselves falling into themselves fairly easily. I am sure I would have done something similar in his position. The young boy is a good sympathetic character, gets himself into trouble doing something he knows is wrong but is very tempting and learns his lesson. I think I would have liked to see him a little braver when it is time to come down from the clothesline- but I was a tree climbing and jumping sort of kid. I liked the story, and the illustrations, and think that it could spark interest in graphic novels in young readers. However, it just did not wow me or strike the chord I was hoping for as I read.
June 24, 2019
One day five year old Reggie helps his mom by picking up his toys and vacuuming for her. His mom is so grateful for his help that she rewards him with three dimes. Wow! Thirty cents! Reggie has hit the jackpot.
The two live above the corner store so can you guess where Reggie is heading? He is very happy, excited and on a mission. He zips down the wooden stairs faster than usual, maybe too fast, and unfortunately loses his footing and goes flying off the steps. Luckily he grabs the knot in their clothesline and hangs on for dear life to save himself from a tumble. Uh-oh! He's in trouble now.
Reggie is dangling high above the ground by one hand and finds himself stuck in the middle of the clothesline. Why can't he use both hands to cling to the rope? Well the answer is that his coveted ten dimes are tucked in it and he won't risk dropping them.
He is in quite a pickle. He shouts very loudly for his mom to come and rescue him but there is no response.... just silence. A big old black cat wanders by but is of no help to the small struggling boy. Realizing he needs to solve his problem himself, Reggie tries different strategies to safely disengage himself but none are successful. Finally he comes to the scary realization that there is only one way to get freedom and that is to let go! Will he make that valiant decision become a reality and then be able to achieve his goal?
The sequential illustrations with simple text are wonderful. They are full of action, expression and emotion. The story reminds us that choices have consequences and lucky for Reggie his choice ends safely and has a very sweet outcome. I highly recommend this book.
The two live above the corner store so can you guess where Reggie is heading? He is very happy, excited and on a mission. He zips down the wooden stairs faster than usual, maybe too fast, and unfortunately loses his footing and goes flying off the steps. Luckily he grabs the knot in their clothesline and hangs on for dear life to save himself from a tumble. Uh-oh! He's in trouble now.
Reggie is dangling high above the ground by one hand and finds himself stuck in the middle of the clothesline. Why can't he use both hands to cling to the rope? Well the answer is that his coveted ten dimes are tucked in it and he won't risk dropping them.
He is in quite a pickle. He shouts very loudly for his mom to come and rescue him but there is no response.... just silence. A big old black cat wanders by but is of no help to the small struggling boy. Realizing he needs to solve his problem himself, Reggie tries different strategies to safely disengage himself but none are successful. Finally he comes to the scary realization that there is only one way to get freedom and that is to let go! Will he make that valiant decision become a reality and then be able to achieve his goal?
The sequential illustrations with simple text are wonderful. They are full of action, expression and emotion. The story reminds us that choices have consequences and lucky for Reggie his choice ends safely and has a very sweet outcome. I highly recommend this book.
August 9, 2019
The Clothesline
By Orbie
I give this children’s story a solid 5 out of 5 birds. I literally laughed out loud on a few pages. I don’t know if its because it’s late and the obvious mom humor in it resinated so well, but I loved it. I feel like this book is perfect for those kids who often find themselves doing things they know they shouldn’t… perhaps like my two year old that who can light a match….. I loved the simple art and the “educational” tidbits throughout. It’s a great tool to show working can get you- a whole 30 cents- what is this the 1900’s? I also loved the problem solving aspect to it. I am a HUGE advocate for my kids to learn to solve their problems… Unless their problem is trying to finish their chocolate, then I’ll help.
This book was a little long for a picture book, but I loved it. Definitely one to put on your list! It drops on October 15, 2019! Don’t worry this is one I’ll remind you about.
Thank you Netgalley for the free EBOOK in exchange for my honest review.
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October 14, 2019
Reggie lives above the corner store. He loves it when he gets money for doing chores because he zips down from his house to the store to get a treat. Every time he zips down the stairs he likes to grab the knot on the clothesline and make it twang. But one day something else happens and Reggie is left in a bit of a predicament.
This feels like a misadventure that would happen to Charlie Brown. And it seems entirely plausible. His predicament feels like life and death to him. But it is quite entertaining to the readers. Some bodacious little readers will be encouraging him to do various different daring dos and the results of his misadventure would have some kids clamoring to repeat the events. Thankfully, he takes the safer and wiser approach to surviving his overly eventful afternoon and avoid taunting danger in the future. It is a cute, lightly humorous story that totally feels like it might be based on someone’s real life childhood experience. The illustrations are a simple but fun cartoon-ish style that fit the story perfectly. Recommended to those who like lightly humorous misadventure stories.
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This feels like a misadventure that would happen to Charlie Brown. And it seems entirely plausible. His predicament feels like life and death to him. But it is quite entertaining to the readers. Some bodacious little readers will be encouraging him to do various different daring dos and the results of his misadventure would have some kids clamoring to repeat the events. Thankfully, he takes the safer and wiser approach to surviving his overly eventful afternoon and avoid taunting danger in the future. It is a cute, lightly humorous story that totally feels like it might be based on someone’s real life childhood experience. The illustrations are a simple but fun cartoon-ish style that fit the story perfectly. Recommended to those who like lightly humorous misadventure stories.
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 24, 2019
This is kind of a junior junior graphic novel.
The illustrations were kind of a throwback to my childhood. I loved them. I read the story aloud to my husband at his request. He laughed a lot. I suspect that the story wouldn't be quite as funny to a 5 year old. But I think they would really, really relate to his experience. I'm pretty sure my library doesn't have anything quite like this. It's kind of fun to see something that claims its own place in literature. I will undoubtedly read it aloud to my 3 year old. I think she'll enjoy it, and I expect her to be very concerned about Reggie's predicament!
The illustrations were kind of a throwback to my childhood. I loved them. I read the story aloud to my husband at his request. He laughed a lot. I suspect that the story wouldn't be quite as funny to a 5 year old. But I think they would really, really relate to his experience. I'm pretty sure my library doesn't have anything quite like this. It's kind of fun to see something that claims its own place in literature. I will undoubtedly read it aloud to my 3 year old. I think she'll enjoy it, and I expect her to be very concerned about Reggie's predicament!
April 25, 2022
Oh que j'aime les dessins d'Orbie, qu'on aime avec les histoires de Clovis et Lilou la loutre, entre autres. Ici, une histoire drôle et qui montre qu'on peut apprendre de ses erreurs.
Dès qu'il a de l'argent de poche, Réal, cinq ans, qui habite au-dessus d'un dépanneur de quartier, bondit hors de sa maison, dévale l'escalier, tire sur le noeud de la corde à linge au passage, et cours acheter des bonbons. Mais un jour, cette petite habitude tourne au cauchemar lorsqu'il perd pied et se retrouve suspendu au-dessus du vide, au beau milieu de la corde à linge. Arrivera-t-il à se déprendre de cette fâcheuse position sans laisser tomber son argent de poche ? [BTLF]
Dès qu'il a de l'argent de poche, Réal, cinq ans, qui habite au-dessus d'un dépanneur de quartier, bondit hors de sa maison, dévale l'escalier, tire sur le noeud de la corde à linge au passage, et cours acheter des bonbons. Mais un jour, cette petite habitude tourne au cauchemar lorsqu'il perd pied et se retrouve suspendu au-dessus du vide, au beau milieu de la corde à linge. Arrivera-t-il à se déprendre de cette fâcheuse position sans laisser tomber son argent de poche ? [BTLF]
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June 11, 2020
This is an adorable little story about a boy stuck on a clothesline. I like the message that even though he gets hurt, it isn’t badly hurt, and he learns a little lesson about safety. It reminds me very much of childhood and all the scrapes and bruises we would get while playing in the woods and fields around our house.
June 27, 2019
I thought is was alright. Good for kids who get themselves into trouble all the time lol. 5 percent chance this story inspires some weird ideas involving a clothesline and themselves hanging off of it.
September 14, 2019
I loved this book. It reminded me a bit of Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. The little boy in the book is adorable and the illustrations made it like a cartoon. This is a cute story that I can't wait to read with my students.
September 28, 2019
This story was so cute and silly. A little boy learns a very hard lesson, but he survives. He was afraid and called out for help, but when no one came, he took matters into his own hands. He used his problem solving skills. A lesson at every turn.
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July 9, 2020
Histoire et illustrations très mignonnes. Entre l'album et la bd avec des cases et des onomatopées - idéal pour les lecteurs débutants. On comprends facilement que ce livre ait gagné le Prix Peuplier, un prix "choix des lecteurs", du programme de la Forêt de la lecture de 2020.
October 7, 2020
I heard of this book thanks to the only "hashtag" I follow on Instagram: #librarianlife
Got it from the library en route to a Covid test and read about half in the few minutes it took following the swab to come out and give me the results. I'm sure there's now a lesson I can learn from Reggie.
Got it from the library en route to a Covid test and read about half in the few minutes it took following the swab to come out and give me the results. I'm sure there's now a lesson I can learn from Reggie.
June 30, 2021
A humorous little read, that could be used as a wordless read too. Perfect little read for children that like to learn everything the hard way. Numerous in that most of us have learned the hard way a few times at least, and can relate to ‘the clothesline’.
June 29, 2019
Very cute story about a five-year-old who forgets to let go of the washing line and has to gather the strength to get out of his predicament. Cute illustrations.
November 14, 2019
A cautionary tale from a little boy about what can happen when you do something you shouldn't.
November 24, 2019
A book about natural consequences. Suspenseful and humorous.
January 22, 2020
J'ai ri à voix haute en lisant ce livre!
Une petite aventure bien extraordinaire pour un petit garçon de 5 ans qui s'en allait dépenser 30 sous au dépanneur.
Une petite aventure bien extraordinaire pour un petit garçon de 5 ans qui s'en allait dépenser 30 sous au dépanneur.
April 12, 2020
Interesting dilemma for a child to be in. I enjoyed how he worked it all out.
I read this book as an illustrated e-book during the Covid-19 quarantine.
I read this book as an illustrated e-book during the Covid-19 quarantine.
June 8, 2020
Je l’ai trouvé drôle!
June 14, 2020
Ici, on a beaucoup aimé. Belle petite histoire qui a suscité une discussion intéressante.
August 21, 2020
I loved this book. Reggie is a 5 year old boy who one day the same changes and he is faced with a problem to solve!!! Amazing book. Read this with your children.
November 5, 2020
Fun, good illustrations
April 22, 2021
Coup de coeur! Numeracie, inférence.
June 7, 2021
The kids were very curious if they could do this on our clothes line 😬
August 24, 2021
stuck
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