Zigby Dives In [Hardcover]

Brian Paterson (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Grade Level: P and up

When Zigby and his friends, Bertie and McMeer, go on a fishing trip, they find a hidden lagoon filled with lots of little fish -- and one GIANT octopus!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2–Zigby, "the zebra who trots into trouble," appears in his third adventure. Looking for a place to fish, he and his friends Bertie Bird (an African guinea fowl) and McMeer (a meerkat) fail to notice a danger sign as they stumble into a hidden lagoon. Zigby enjoys a swim. Bertie plays in the sand. But when McMeer dozes off in a hammock, a giant octopus with "two bulging eyes" snags his fishing net. Zigby, wearing his yellow swim trunks, dives right to the rescue. With minimal struggle, and with the help of some striped fish that provide camouflage, he is able to retrieve the net. The illustrations have child appeal and strongly resemble those of Lucy Cousins. Rendered in solid colors with thick, black outlines, the characters appear stiff, and Zigby's cookie-cutter head retains the same unchanged facial expression throughout his adventure. Despite this, he has charm, and young listeners should enjoy this endeavor.–Melinda Piehler, Sawgrass Elementary School, Sunrise, FL
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About the Author

Brian Paterson was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, the heart of "Robert Burns country." At the age of 12 he moved to Somerset, England, where he would eventually meet and marry his wife Cynthia, with whom he would collaborate on the popular Foxwood Tales series of children's books. Before turning to children's books, Mr. Paterson worked as a designer by day, while developing his own style of illustration by night. He currently lives in Henley, Berkshire, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (May 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006053799X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060537999
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!, February 1, 2006

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This review is from: Zigby Dives In (Hardcover)

My 3 yr. old son LOVES this book. I plan on getting the rest of the Zigby adventure books. Great easy story...not too long, but long enough. Great, bright vivid pictures that kids LOVE.