Arnie is an iced and sprinkled doughnut who cannot believe that the doughnuts in the bakery will eventually be eaten. She spent much of her time performing in a local dance tour company and dancing in and choreographing some civic theatre shows. Mr. Bing allows Arnie to be his pet doughnut! A literary eleme. It's silly enough to make everyone laugh, and the tiny asides within Laurie Keller's pages are hilarious, too. April 1st 2003 Arnie the doughnut is a fun book that I believe all children will like because who doesn't like doughnuts? There is a fun twist in the book but I think it's very funny and kind of not expected. Chico, the smallest cat in the world, recounts stopping a ... From Marissa Meyer, the #1 New York Times–bestselling story of Wonderland's most notorious villain: the ... From Marissa Meyer, the #1 New York Times–bestselling story of Wonderland's most notorious villain: the the third in the young chapter book mystery series by bestselling author-illustrator team Janet Tashjian and Laurie Keller!In this new collection of mysteries, everyone’s favorite ... Maybelle the cockroach loves tasty crumbs and scrumptious sprinkles, but she is tired of braving ... Maybelle the cockroach loves tasty crumbs and scrumptious sprinkles, but she is tired of braving It’s the only picture book I can remember having to make a point to avoid spoilers. The illustrations in the background of multiple pages add extra pieces of humor and complement the story in a very whimsical way. There is a clear theme about friendship in the book, and being friends with someone even if you are different. . . Doughnuts cannot actually talk or perform the activities that Arnie did. This is a great story about friendship, which can be used in the classroom to promote positive values with classmates. and trying to find a way out of his dilemma. Arnie beamed. A sad doughnut celebrates that he is chosen and packed into a nice white sack, cushioned by a napkin. . Hello everyone! .which are filled with gleeful puns, winning characters, and over-the-top silliness, are as manic and fun as a sugar high.” Booklist“Off-the-wall humor and zany artwork” Seattle Post Intelligencer. He tries to strike a deal with the man who bought him on what other ways he can be useful (aside from being eaten). Then we see his journey until he is chosen by a customer little does Arnie know that people don't buy donuts for the reason he is thinking. I do not have any criticisms for this book. Arnie the Doughnut is about The doughnut Arnie who tells us about his journey to become the donut that is and then he is. She's a goofball and a genius.” New York Times Book Review“Keller gives 'pet food' a new meaning in this savory outing. After coming to terms with this Mr Bing, the man who intends to eat him, decides it wouldn’t be right now he knows him. We love this picture book about a donut that is horrified when faced with the prospect of being eaten! Overall, it was a great, humorous story that I hope to use in my classroom someday! . the dangers of Mr. and Mrs. Peabody's kitchen: the flattening feet, the bright light, and especially the cat, Ramona.Enter Bernice. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? . The book Arnie the Doughnut is so cute! The book has an adorable little overview of the types of donuts and the donut-making process; one fun exchange involves the "French" cruller teaching Arnie words like "moi." This text is a fun way to study and discuss character traits. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-colored. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Hello, Arnie! He was very proud of the way he was made and the book shows the process of how doughnuts are made. I realized that I'd never reviewed Arnie the Doughnut, the sequel. Arnie freshly baked in the Downtown Bakery with chocolate icing and "millions" of sprinkles couldn't wait to meet his customer. Keller's sense of humor is appealing, the artwork has a funky quality, the story amuses, especially the big plot twist. Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for guaranteed delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Cat Diaries: Secret Writings of the MEOW Society, James to the Rescue (The Masterpiece Adventures Series. It gives a unique perspective from a doughnut about to be eaten. Arnie is an iced and sprinkled doughnut who cannot believe that the doughnuts in the bakery will eventually be eaten. Janet Tashjian and Laurie KellerIn this new collection of mysteries from bestselling author-illustrator team Janet Tashjian and Laurie Keller, everyone’s favorite poet detective is back ... Marty Frye, Private Eye: The Case of the Busted Video Games & Other Mysteries is ... Marty Frye, Private Eye: The Case of the Busted Video Games & Other Mysteries is That means, very bad; wretched; cause for grief. Summary: Arnie the doughnut is quite the beautiful doughnut, and cannot wait to be chosen at the doughnut shop! Why not focus on some serious family drama? . He was delighted when Mr. Bing, a customer finally selected him, and he was placed in his own paper bag. I thought this book was fun to read! He was delighted when Mr. Bing, a customer finally selected him, and he was placed in his own paper bag. Arnie the Doughnut is a freshly made doughnut who can't wait to be bought by a customer. A doughnut discovers he is going to be eaten and freaks out. Keller's inventive illustrations, created with a combination of collage and acrylic paint, include more than 40 unique doughnuts and details down to the number of sprinkles on Arnie's frosting. Mr. Bing asked Arnie to be his doughnut dog. Released in 2003 by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, it is the story of a doughnut named Arnie, who changes his fate after being purchased by Mr. Bing. At first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut - round, cakey, with a hole in the middle, iced and sprinkled. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes."Good-bye!" I would recommend this book. Arnie beamed. They finally decide that Arnie will be Mr. Bing's doughnut-dog. Cat. You Save 11%. The read aloud that I listened to was very animated so it sort of felt more like a mini movie rather than someone just reading a book, and I think that kind of took away from the experience but it wasn't bad. Arnie the Doughnut ISBN: 978-1-250-07947-3 by Laurie Keller Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. Arnie yelled to each doughnut. It also seemed like it could maybe be about being vegetarian, but I may be wrong. Mr. Bing allows Arnie to be his pet doughnut! She's a genius. This is a fun story for kids to read. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-colored. When Mr. Bing buys him and brings him home to his breakfast table, however, Arnie realizes his carefree days are about to end…unless he persuades Mr. Bing that a doughnut can be more than just a snack. Arnie has just one problem; he doesn’t quite understand his purpose as a doughnut. Arnie had to call the bakery to inform the others doughnuts about managing their expectations. Arnie is a doughnut who is a little confused about what his purpose in life is. A School Library Journal. Arnie beamed. He soon learns the terrifying truth about what happens to doughnuts once they are bought. Arnie the Doughnut - The Musical. Anyone Looking for Picture-Books with a Quirky Sense of Humor. I would say the art form used was broker or fantasy. I highly recommend reading this book! Eventually, they decide that Arnie will be Mr. Bing's doughnut-dog, and everyone lives happily ever after. What first caught my eye in this picture book is how fun each page is. Recommended to Lisa (not getting friends updates) by: Laurie Keller is a hoot. He fights back, yes, Arnie the Doughnut fights back, and there is a funny compromise. I really enjoy the art because it was super colorful and really fit the words in the book. Not only that, but the story is based on one of my favorite things: a doughnut! The book Arnie the Doughnut is so cute! Arnie freshly baked in the Downtown Bakery with chocolate icing and "millions" of sprinkles couldn't wait to meet his customer. "I wonder who will choose ME?" He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-colored. These UFONUTS are flying around in flying cups and saucers and causing all kinds of fear in their little town. There were so many odd, yet very on point characters for all the doughnuts described in the book. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes. Cute and entertaining, but not for the youngest picture book readers because of all the in-jokes and asides - this would not be a good read-aloud, but it's fun for older readers to decipher. WRONG! It makes a dynamic read aloud that will cheer up any class K-5th. I bought this for a young doughnut-loving granddaughter, and she hasn't seen it yet, but I bet she will love it. Once Mr. Bing becomes Arnie's owner, they try to decide what Arnie could do for Mr. Bing, other than be his treat. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published The talking doughnut Arnie convinces Mr. Bing that not all doughnuts are meant to be eaten. Arnie the Doughnut is a freshly made doughnut who can't wait to be bought by a customer. "Have a good trip! Then we see his journey until he is chosen by a customer little does Arnie know that people don't buy donuts for the reason he is thinking. Arnie is crushed; he didn't realize that was his purpose in life. The read aloud that I listened to was very animated so it sort of felt more like a mini movie rather than someone just reading a book, and I think that kind of took away from the experience but it wasn't bad. After he gets into a fight with his best friend who happens to be a pizza named Peezo, and tells a hungry lady to eat Peezo, Arnie regrets ever saying such a thing. However, he is horrified to find out that his purchaser, Mr. Bing, intends to eat him. The book shows an example of people from different backgrounds, and they managed to compromise and became friends. Arnie the donut loves his place in the Downtown Bakery. Start by marking “Arnie the Doughnut” as Want to Read: Error rating book. However, he is horrified to find out that his purchaser, Mr. Bing, intends to eat him. Outraged, he confronts Mr. Bing which naturally shocks Mr. Bing who didn't know doughnuts could talk. He fights back, yes, Arnie the Doughnut fights back, and there is a funny compromise. The book has an adorable little overview of the types of donuts and the donut-making process; one fun exchange involves the "French" cruller teaching Arnie words like "moi." This might have worked to our amusement as well as that of the kids*, but the execution was off and the author lacked the courage of her convictions to see this through to its horrifying implications, instead veering off into the silly donut-dog resolution. "This is so exciting!" Neither Arnie nor the man can come up with anything.... until they both realize that he could be the perfect pet because the man is allergic to dogs! When Mr. Bing buys him and brings him home to his breakfast table, however, Arnie realizes his carefree days are about to end unless he persuades Mr. Bing that a doughnut be more than just a snack. Laurie Keller is the acclaimed author-illustrator of Do Unto Otters, Arnie, the Doughnut, The Scrambled States of America, and Open Wide: Tooth School Inside, among numerous others. The two figure out a compromise and become good friends. A deliciously imaginative story about friendship—from the author / illustrator of The Scrambled States of America.Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. At first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut—round, cakey, with a hole in the middle, iced and sprinkled. Arnie Looks like an average doughnut, made by one of the best bakeries in town. This story follows Arnie the doughnut as he is taken from the bakery. Though thrilled when he is chosen from the bakery case, Arnie is appalled when he learns his true purpose in life - to be a tasty treat! At the end, he decided he wanted to be a dog. I bought this for a young doughnut-loving granddaughter, and she hasn't seen it yet, but I bet she will love it. If you love doughnuts, this book is for you. He watched as the other doughnuts get bought and he can't wait until it is his turn. All is good and well until Uncle Albert gets hurt. 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