Customer Reviews

I'm a Manatee: (Book and CD)

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I saw this book and could not resist it. Being a lover of "Marsuial Sue," and a manatee fanatic, I had to get it. The book is so witty. John Lithgow is a remarkable linguist. The music is also very cute, and the illustrations are adorable. I highly recommend this book, as well as other Lithgow titles. I promise you'll enjoy them =)

How does John Lithgow manage to teach such an important concept in such a fun way. My daughter was introduced to Mantees for the first time in this book and she ended up adoring them. The book has a couple pages of illustration that subtly introduce the plight of the Manatee and why they are endangered. I chose to take that opportunity to educate my daughter on why Manatees are endangered.

We are planning a trip to Sea World so she can see Mantees and she is thrilled. Thank you John Lithgow for your excellent educational, extremely fun books. Keep them coming.

I am a long time manatee enthusiast - so much so that I collect them. I remember the first time I set eyes on a manatee I said, "This is so ugly it's adorable!"

Fast forward 10+ years to John Lithgow's amazing poetic and musical love song to both the manatee and life itself and yes, here is a surefire way to share my admiration of manatees with my three year old son.

This beautifully illustrated, cleverly worded and musically accompanied book combines humor and education to give children a memorable excursion into the life (and challenges and delights) of being a manatee.

Take it one step further and inquire with your children.... " Do you ever dream of being a (fill in the blank of their favored animal.)?"

"What would that be like?"

Lithgow stretches the imagination of each reader and participant in this tremendous book - and you can expand it even wider. This is one I will never tire of reading... no make that experiencing. It would be a treasure on every child's bookshelf.

Although I don't own a copy of this book yet, I've checked it out from the base library several times and my class LOVED IT!!! All I heard for the rest of the day was the kids singing the song or cries of "Miss Diane, play the manatee CD again!!" I plan on buying this book in the near future and am considering buying some of Mr. Lithgow's other books. If you have yet to listen to this delightful song and read the accompanying text, then, as the Nike saying goes, just do it!!!

This book/cd combination brings a delightful musical interlude to this story of a little boy who dreams of becoming a manatee, and embarks on an underwater adventure. The CD song brings his adventure to life in this title especially recommended for parents for read-aloud and multimedia pleasure.

I watched John Lithgow "sing" this book to a group of children on TV (the Early Show, CBS 10/21/03) and they were enchanted by the clever words, the imaginative story and the catchy tune Lithgow created. I can't wait to add this book to my collection! And I don't even have children! John Lithgow is a genious!

"I'm a Manatee" is another hit from the talented Mr Lithgow, actor-singer-performer. His children's books are such a joy not just for the little ones that are his target audience but also adults. The writing in "I'm a Manatee" is absolutely hilarious - a potent combination of flawlessly rhyming text, wit and humor. The accompanying CD with Lithgow performing the song that accompanies the text is catchy and will have little ones and adults alike tapping their toes and singing along.

I find Lithgow's children's books to be building blocks for early literacy skills especially with the sing-alongs and read-aloud opportunities in the book and CD combo. I can't recommend them highly enough!

We actually received this book when Cheerios gave it away on the front of their box. It has turned into one of our favorite books. I am not surprised that John Lithgow could be funny, but I love that he writes for children too. So get off of your fann-atee and buy this book.

My 4 year old son and I absolutely love reading this book. We listen to the attached CD of John Lithgow singing the words and we both laugh each and every time. John Lithgow is a wonderful story teller and song writer!!! Marsupial Sue is another delightful song story!!!!! He makes you adore the manatee,(even though they are ugly)and see the cuteness in him. Great stories!

This book is so much fun, especially when listening to the CD. We love it!