Armadillo's Orange

By Jim Arnosky

Book Overview

Armadillo keeps to himself, ignoring the neighbors he passes each day on his way to hunt for grubs. He never bothers with the lively green snake, the shy rattler, the old tortoise, the scrub jay, or the honeybees who live near him in the orange grove. All that matters to Armadillo is the big, round orange that marks the entrance to his burrow. Then, one windy day, his orange rolls away. Alone and confused, Armadillo must figure out a new way to find his home-and discovers that when it seems all is lost, his neighbors will always be there to help him. In a deceptively simple treatment, Jim Arnosky explores the value of friends in a constantly changing world, and reminds us that home is where your neighbors are.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399234128
• ISBN13: 9780399234125
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.2" x 0.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

I LOVE THIS STORY

This is a great story book for children ages 3 to 7 about the Armadillo finding the big round orange making his way easier to get home to his burrow. I bought this book for my niece and nephew and I absolutely love this story. The illustrations are great and colorful. I highly recommend this book to any parent with young children.

Perfect for children preschool through first grade

Showcasing the undeniable story telling and self-evident artistic talents of Jim Arnosky, Armadillo's Orange is a thoughtful children's picture book about an independent armadillo who keeps to himself, and relies on a big, bright orange to mark the entrance to his burrow home. The one windy day, the orange rolls away and Armadillo is faced with a challenge to find a new way at home - and learns the value of paying attention to one's neighbors. An inviting story about learning to see more of the world around one, Armadillo's Orange is perfect for children preschool through first grade.