Greetings, Floof!
by C J Hong (Author) A J Smith (Illustrator)
An interactive adventure full of way-out-there fun starring an adorable alien named Floof!
Floof -- from the planet Ploof -- has just landed on Earth! Luckily, alien expert Dr. Greta Goodnote is here to guide readers on how to interact with him. She explains how to make Floof feel welcome by raising your arms and jiggling them, protect him from the rain by blowing clouds away, and most important of all: stop him from poofing up when he gets wet!
There's a whole lot to do and a whole lot of silliness to enjoy. With its lovable alien character and giggle-inducing activity prompts, debut author C. J. Hong's playful, inventive story is sure to be a hit with young readers. A. J. Smith's stylishly retro art, with its midcentury space race look, gives Floof just the right amount of cuddly, fluffy appeal.
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Interactive, intergalactic silliness, sure to please.
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PreS--Dr. Greta Goodnote introduces readers to Floof, a visitor from the planet Ploof. Listeners to the story are asked to wave hello and introduce Floof to cuddly earth animals. Unfortunately, it begins to rain, leading to issues with Floof's already fluffy hair. Listeners must take action to ensure Floof doesn't over-ploof! The operation is successful, but then in his jumping for joy, Floof bumps his head on a branch. The solution? Blow Floof a kiss, of course! This excites Floof so much that he rushes home to Ploof to share this new concept with his fellow Ploofians. Hong has written a cheerfully interactive title. Listeners are invited to shake the book, open and close the cover, blow Floof dry, and blow a kiss. Smith's illustrations have been created digitally and are shades of blue and yellow. This color scheme lends a mid-century modern feel, as does Dr. Greta's blue semi-beehive updo. Dr. Greta has light brown skin; Floof is lavender with blue highlights. VERDICT Great addition for libraries seeking interactive picture books.--Sarah Sieg
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JUV020000 - Juvenile Fiction | Interactive Adventures
JUV053010 - Juvenile Fiction | Science Fiction | Alien Contact
Picture books
Human-alien encounters
