Customer Reviews

Arnie, the Doughnut

5 star:		(40)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
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Well, here we are again with a funny, fun-to-look-at and fun to explore book. She has received a magnificent review by the New York Times and best of all, my grandkids and my friends grandkids give it a 5 star rating as well. When I first heard about her new subject I was in doubt about where she could take this idea. I will never question again. This one is a real lesson on life and guess what? The kids get it. Highly recommend you read it, too, and see if you are as smart as the kids. Loved it.

Arnie is a most unusual donut, in that he, of all the donuts, is the only one who objects to his purpose in life -- being eaten! A great story for anyone who has ever resented having their life directed by someone else. Very funny, with lots of little jokes scattered throughout the pages -- don't forget to read the inside front and back covers, too!

Checked this book out from the local library & we all loved it so much that I have ordered a copy for my kids for Christmas. It's just so funny & quirky--you'll never feel the same going into Krispy Kreme again. I can't wait for Laurie Keller to put another book out there! COntinued success to her!

Who else could envision life as a doughnut but Laurie Keller? The story is wonderfully wacky as it follows Arnie the Doughnut's discovery about his creation and, unfortunately, his destiny to be eaten. I disagree with some of the other reviewers on here who say the next part (how Arnie finds a way to become useful, therefore saving him from his fate) is ridiculous. That's the best part of this book - its off-the-wall humor. Remember, this is written for CHILDREN, who (as we all know) have fabulous, and sometimes ridiculous, imaginations. The illustrations are vibrant, eye-catching, and of course, Keller adds charming little comments throughout this delightful story. A must read for all ages.

We own "Scrambled Stated of America" and bought this one sight unseen. You will not be disappointed with this book. Laurie Keller has a neat sense of humor and she writes on two levels at the same time. You'll enjoy this book as much as your children. Make sure to read all the little side comments throughout this book -- they are what make it a 5 star read!!

my children checked this book out at the local library - thinking of dear old mom who LOVED donuts...when i was reading it to them the humor was apparent, but the irony of the direction the story was taking did not hit me until the moment that Arnie realizes his purpose in life. i was laughing so hard that i was afraid to turn the page because i KNEW what was going to happen to him...my children were so tickled, fits of laughter broke out and we weren't even 1/3 through the book...which should have been a clue that it would end different than i suspected. it made me laugh so hard, i brought the book to my "corporate america" job the next day to share a good laugh with co-workers. Arnie was our new hero. Thank you for the great read and a very well needed DEEP laugh!

Fun to read to your kids. Lots of intonation and surprise. Funny and imaginative. One of my best books to read to my kids who are between 2 and 7.

I really liked this book because I really like the pictures and the part when Arnie was made. This is my #1 favorite book!!!
From Elly (I'm 8!)

Our 3-year old daughter insisted we read this book over and over and over again. Three weeks straight -- naptime & bedtime. She thinks "Nice to eat you --- I mean meet you!" is the funniest line ever set to print. There's so much going on in this book that you can never read it the same way twice. Great side illustrations for the adults and even lessons for the kids. The apple fritter sure learned her lesson, didn't she? Hands down the best book we've ever bought for our daughter, on the level of Olivia and Curious George.

I found this book through Children's Book of the month club. It is hilarious! It's a creative idea, to make a story about a doughnut. Great book for kids and adults alike.