Red and Rover: Fun's Never Over

Name: Red and Rover: Fun's Never Over
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781524874711
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By Brian Basset

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Summary

Red and Rover: Fun's Never Over by Brian Basset is a delightful children's book that follows the adventures of a boy named Red and his loyal dog, Rover. The story captures their everyday escapades filled with humor and heartwarming moments, exploring themes of friendship, imagination, and the simple joys of childhood. Young readers will enjoy the playful and endearing bond between the duo as they navigate life's small wonders together.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love heart-warming stories of friendship and adventure. It's perfect for animal lovers, especially those who cherish the bond between a boy and his dog. With its charming illustrations and gentle humour, it offers a joyful escape into the world of boyhood and canine companionship.

A charming new comic collection, just right for middle grade readers, about the love and friendship between a boy and his dog! Based on the award-winning comic strip by Brian Basset.

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A charming new comic collection, just right for middle grade readers, about the love and friendship between a boy and his dog! Based on the award-winning comic strip by Brian Basset.

Follow the adventures of 10-year-old Red, a boy who dreams of going to space and loves baseball, and his dog Rover, a loyal friend and chaser of squirrels. Whether flying through space, bouncing on the moon, fishing, waiting for Popsicle Pete, or delivering the paper, these two friends do everything together.

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Red and Rover: Fun's Never Over is a collection of comics that evokes nostalgia for the 1950s and 60s, featuring a young boy named Red and his loyal dog, Rover. The book captures their imaginative adventures and interactions, ranging from sibling rivalry to space exploration. Each vignette, often humorous and sometimes outlandish, stands independently with classic comic strip charm. The illustrations, sometimes wordless with basic colours, engage even reluctant readers, drawing comparisons to the dynamic of Calvin and Hobbes but with simpler language and scenarios.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524874711

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

A former editorial cartoonist for the Seattle Times, Red and Rover creator Brian Basset is also the cartoonist behind the strip Adam@Home. Brian grew up in McLean, Virginia, and is an alum of Ohio State University. He has received numerous awards for his comics, including the 2012 Reuben Award for Best Newspaper Comic Strip for Red and Rover. In February 2005, an exhibition of Basset's Red and Rover space-themed strips was held at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. And in July of that year, an original drawing Basset had done for NASA celebrating the 'Return to Flight' was carried aboard STS-114 Discovery. In addition to cartooning, Brian is also involved in animal shelter charity work. He draws from his home-based studio outside of Seattle, Washington, where he lives with his wife, golden doodle Astro, and cats Atlas and Mokie.