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Gadzooks! Archie the Daredevil Penguin is hiding a dark secret: he's afraid of the water and the creatures who lurk in the briny deep! And it's keeping him from attending the fish fry on Iceberg Nine.But penguins aren't supposed to be afraid of water, especially not daredevil penguins. He musn't let his friends know! Can Archie find a way to soar above the clouds and stay out of the sea? Author-illustrator Andy Rash has created a hilarious, perfectly paced story about overcoming fear by diving in headfirst. Fans of Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds will especially flip for the loveable Archie.
About the Author
Andy Rash was born on a mountain top in Tennessee, educated in the swamps of Georgia and the canyons of New York, and lives with his family in Milwaukee. He has illustrated for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Entertainment Weekly and The New Yorker. He writes and illustrates children's books.Coming soon: The Happy BookA Happy Camper, a happy-as-a-clam Clam, a sad Trombone, and angry Wet Hen, and a scaredy Cat all live in this book together, even if they don't always feel the same way about it. But friendship is stronger than sadness, anger, fear, or even happiness! Viking, February, 2019. Available for Preorder:Unstinky Bud is a stinkbug with a problem:he only makes good smells! Scholastic, September, 2018Available Now:Archie the Daredevil Penguin has received glowing reviews, including:"A read-aloud winner." - Publishers Weekly "Silly and charming." - Kirkus Reviews"Kids will laugh at Archie's flying flops and cheer when he conquers his fear." - BooklistAre You A Horse has been nominated for a Missouri Building Block Award, a Washington Children's choice Award, has been adapted to DVD by Nutmeg Media, and soon will be featured in an episode of BBC Bedtime Stories.Agent A to Agent Z was awarded a Parent's Choice Silver Honor, an Amazon Editor's Choice Award, a Brown County Book Award (Indiana) , a Starred Review in Publisher's Weekly and was nominated for a Washington Children's picture Book Award. It has been adapted by Peaceable Kingdom into a Game Time Activity Tote. It is currently in development for animated television.Ten Little Zombies: A Love Story has been optioned for a short animated film, and Superhero School has been optioned for animated television as well!
