Book Overview
Moving to Big City is certainly an adventure for Oswald the Octopus. When he and his pet hot dog, Weenie, arrive at their new apartment, they realize they need some help moving Oswald's treasured piano. It's very heavy. But Oswald doesn't know anyone in Big City. Who will help him? One by one, Oswald's friendly neighbors offer to help. Soon Oswald and Weenie meet Henry the Penguin, Johnny Snowman, the Egg Twins, and many other charming characters. And before they know it they've made lots of new friends. Written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino, a distinguished artist, this cheerful picture book will surely win over many new friends for Oswald and the folks of Big City.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:068984252X
ISBN13:9780689842528
Release Date:May 2001
Publisher:Atheneum Books
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.2" x 10.3"
Age Range:3 to 6 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 1
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Adorable.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Cute and adorable and gentle, just like the TV show. Has fun words for kids to say, "Splinkie, splinkie" for the piano, "Hoo-wee" for Daisy, etc. Introduces all the main characters.
Very nice
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
The illustration style and plot is well done. I only wish I could have some of that quaint music from the TV series included herein.
Meet Oswald!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
My children love the show and so I bought this book for them. They love it. It is repeative as Oswald keeps meeting more and more neighbors in Big City. This type of repeative reading is good for young children. Funny sounds and friendly characters adds to the charm of this tale of how Oswald meets all of his friends.
2 yr. old loves this book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I have to read it before nap and bedtime. If your child loves watching Oswald, they will love this book. It's written so you have to act out sounds and, of course, imitate the character voices. The illustration is just like the show. Great book for any child.
Oswald and Weenie come to Big City
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is a cute picture book about the time when Oswald the Octopus and his pet hot dog Weenie come to live in Big City. Oswald doesn't know anyone when he gets there, but when he has trouble moving his piano into his new apartment, he quickly meets and befriends the likes of Henry the penguin, Daisy, Johnny Snowman, the Egg Twins, and Madame Butterly and Catrina Caterpillar.The words build upon each other as you turn each page and there is a lot of onomatopoeia (the piano went "splink splink") so you can't be a reluctant storyteller.I don't know which came first, the book or the cartoon, but I'm inclined to think the book. If you're familiar with the cartoon, you won't be disappointed with the illustrations in this book.
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