Arnie, the Doughnut
Laurie Keller
Illustrated by Laurie Keller
Synopsis
A deliciously imaginative story about friendship—from Laurie Keller, the author / illustrator of The Scrambled States of America.
Arnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes.
"Good-bye!" Arnie yelled to each doughnut. "Have...
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“Arnie takes destiny into his own hands with vastly entertaining results.” —Publishers Weekly, starred
“Laurie Keller is a goofball. She's a genius. She's a goofball and a genius.” —New York Times Book Review
“Keller gives 'pet food' a new meaning in this savory outing. . . . so deliciously silly is this confection, that few readers will pass up second helpings.” —Kirkus Reviews
“[G]ood for a belly laugh.” —Newsday
“Arnie is one of the cleverest and funniest books I've seen in a long time.” —BookPage
“[P]acked with fun and sprinkled with so many illustrative and humorous asides.” —Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN
“In picture books, usually only dogs are as funny as this. Keller doesn't miss a trick.” —San Diego Union Tribune
“Keller's riotous collages. . . .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