The Famously Funny Parrott: Four Tales from the Bird Himself

The Famously Funny Parrott: Four Tales from the Bird Himself

From the co-creator of the hit children’s show, Dora the Explorer , comes a hilarious and timeless collection of stories about the friendship between Freddie Parrott and his loyal butler, Peccary. Ride through Rubberwick in your Rolly Royce with Freddie and Peccary! This story collection is full of whimsical illustrations and laugh-out-loud adventures. From solving problems like the mysterious knock-knocking door, to saving the day with a fresh batch of waffle batter, Freddie Parrott knows that he can always count on his loyal butler and best friend, Peccary. "The Wind in the Willows meets Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster in these short stories."-- Kirkus Reviews Gr 2–4—In this debut from the cocreator of Dora the Explorer, carefree socialite Freddie Parrott attempts to solve mysteries and go on silly adventures, and luckily his faithful butler Peccary is there to save the day. Those looking for a more traditional mystery might be disappointed, as the cases don't usually have any clues to lead the reader to a deduction—the conclusion of the mystery is often just a joke. Who stole the waffle batter in "The Case of the Missing Waffle Batter?" Well…they tell you right away. And those looking for something funny might be equally disappointed; there's humor here, but it often gets weighed down by the prose, so younger readers might miss the joke entirely. There's certainly some wit and charm, which is enhanced by the pencil-heavy artwork, although there seems to be less artwork than in contemporary early chapter books. VERDICT For larger collections.—Peter Blenski Praise for The Famously Funny Parrott: "Kids and adults alike will guffaw in delight ."-- Kirkus Reviews "[An] effervescent and compulsively readable chapter book of friendship."-- PW As a TV writer and producer, Eric Daniel Weiner co-created and produced several of preschool television's most successful series such as the smash hit Dora the Explorer . Now an acclaimed six-time Emmy Award nominee, he’shappily returned to acting, playwriting, and the theater. The Famously Funny Parrott is his debut children’s book. Visit him online at ericdanielweiner.com.