Title: Lobo Goes to the Galapagos (The Adventures of Lovable Lobo)
Author: C.L. Murphy
Publication Date: August 27, 2014
Publisher: Peanut Butter Prose
Pages:32
Recommended Ages: 3 to 7
Summary: Lobo returns in this adventure, sweeter and a bit salty this time. This lil’ wolf pup finds that there’s nothing like a little sea air to bring out the best in him and his unlikely tag-alongs. Take a trip to the Galapagos with Lobo and his right-hand raven, Roxy, as they help an injured, new feathered friend return home. Lobo faces some fears and witnesses the joy that comes from helping others in this “birds of a different feather DO flock together” tale.
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Review:
Lobo Goes to the Galapagos is a fun story about helping friends. When a different kind of bird gets blown in during a storm, Lobo the Wolf pup and Roxy the Raven don't hesitate to help. Bobby the Blue-Footed booby has broken his wing and needs to get home. Lobo offers a ride and picks up some new friends on the way.
I read this to kids aged 3-5. They loved the silly pictures and the alliteration in the names of the animals, especially coconut the crab. Lobo provides a great adventure with a good message. This is a good introduction to some animals as well as a different region of the world, the Galapagos islands.
This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.
While new to the children’s book writing and illustrating scene,C.L. Murphy (Cathy) has been doodling her way through life since she won a school wide poster contest in the third grade. She’s had the pleasure of working as an artist in residence, creating cartoons and painting murals with the children at local elementary schools. She adores the wonder and curiosity of young children.
She feels that creating picture books is something that she was destined to do, after years of filing away so many ideas, while raising her two sons. She is a member of SCBWI.
She lives amongst the wildlife in an enchanted forest in the beautiful Oregon wilderness with her husband and menagerie. She has always appreciated nature and animals have always played a major role in her life. The inspiration for the Lovable Lobo character came from a wolf that she raised for over 14 years.
Check out her book series and discover that you, too, will find Lobo lovable.
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