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Dig Here
Arrrr , here be treasure! With die-cut holes and suprises at every turn, Dig Here is a lobster of a different color! “Bursts of unexpected color make the busy illustrations worth diving into, from edge to electric edge, as the pirate bumbles his way toward a revelation that will tickle young readers.” ―ForeWord Reviews I am the fiercest pirate in the world.
This is my beard. You can tell it is real because I cry if you pull it.
This is my peg leg. I am borrowing it.
This is my hole. We will get to that in a minute.
This is my eye patch. It is very convincing at parties.
And this is my treasure.
You cannot see it, because it is buried. That is what fierce pirates do.
You do not believe me? Here―you will dig with me, and then you will see for yourself. A hapless pirate digs for rubies, diamonds, and coins, but after three attempts, two naps, and one lousy map, he's unearthed nothing but a sore back and serious misgivings. Blistering barnacles! It's left to his trusty dog to save the day, and fortunately, he comes through in a big way.
This is my beard. You can tell it is real because I cry if you pull it.
This is my peg leg. I am borrowing it.
This is my hole. We will get to that in a minute.
This is my eye patch. It is very convincing at parties.
And this is my treasure.
You cannot see it, because it is buried. That is what fierce pirates do.
You do not believe me? Here―you will dig with me, and then you will see for yourself. A hapless pirate digs for rubies, diamonds, and coins, but after three attempts, two naps, and one lousy map, he's unearthed nothing but a sore back and serious misgivings. Blistering barnacles! It's left to his trusty dog to save the day, and fortunately, he comes through in a big way.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published May 10, 2022
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David Miles
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July 29, 2022
This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!
Hello, friends! Our book today is Dig Here, written by David Miles and illustrated by Olga Zakharova, a delightfully ridiculous treasure hunt tale.
A tenacious seafarer (self-described as the “fiercest pirate in the world”) and his trusty four-legged first mate embark on a quest to retrieve a treasure of rubies and gold that the pirate has hidden away underground (“that is what fierce pirates do”). However, their endeavor quickly becomes complicated when the booty is not… exactly in the same spot that the pirate is 100% positive he left it in. Still, the pirate is not deterred, and will brave underground tunnels, aching muscles, and sleepiness to find his missing treasure… or will he?
Silly swashbuckling fun. Combining a colorful central character with equally vibrant artwork and charmingly absurd dialogue, this one is a treat for young readers. With the text addressing the audience and a clever use of cutouts to tease the climax of the plot, the book becomes interactive in ways that encourage kids to laugh along at the pirate’s antics while also creating opportunities to guess where the story may be headed next (Note: the cutouts are made of paper and not cardboard, so the book’s construction may not hold up to very small bookworms). The length is perfect for a storytime, and JJ was rolling at the pirate’s missteps and nautical colloquialisms. Overall, a fun ride for any age, and we recommend it. Baby Bookworm approved!
(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)
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November 23, 2022
A charming tale of a pirate, his dog, and his hidden treasure.
With die-cut holes to add interest, this pirate seems to be going around in circles and just missing the treasure - only to find it in the most obvious of places.
Miles takes the reader on a long wild-goose chase - I mean Treasure Hunt. Every place he digs, he just misses it, until he gets home. Olga Zakharova's digital artwork is the perfect match, filling in details of how/why the pirate is not finding his treasure.
Perfect to use with toddlers and preschoolers who will want to read it again - and find the trrrreasurrrre each time.
Recommended for Ages 2-4.
With die-cut holes to add interest, this pirate seems to be going around in circles and just missing the treasure - only to find it in the most obvious of places.
Miles takes the reader on a long wild-goose chase - I mean Treasure Hunt. Every place he digs, he just misses it, until he gets home. Olga Zakharova's digital artwork is the perfect match, filling in details of how/why the pirate is not finding his treasure.
Perfect to use with toddlers and preschoolers who will want to read it again - and find the trrrreasurrrre each time.
Recommended for Ages 2-4.
August 31, 2022
3 1/2 stars
4 stars for the illustrations and the die cut/3 stars for the story
Mister and I arrr fond of a right good pirate story. Thanks be for the doggo in this one who saves the day. Favorite line: "Maybe I should be a librarian."
4 stars for the illustrations and the die cut/3 stars for the story
Mister and I arrr fond of a right good pirate story. Thanks be for the doggo in this one who saves the day. Favorite line: "Maybe I should be a librarian."
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