- Hardcover: 32 pages
- Publisher: Shadow Mountain (August 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1606411098
- ISBN-13: 978-1606411094
- Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 25.9 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 544 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #631,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.7 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stories for Children Magazine 5 Star Review, Aug 12 2009
By Virginia S. Grenier "Children's Author & Stor... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pingo (Hardcover)
Reviewed by: Wayne Walker
When you were younger, did you ever have an imaginary friend? Like many other kids his age, Chad has one named Pingo. They fight ninjas, brew magical potions, and float in zero gravity. But as Chad grows older, his "real" friends begin to tease him about having an imaginary friend, and one day Chad decides that he is too old for Pingo. From that day forward, Chad no longer has an imaginary friend. He has an imaginary enemy! What will Pingo do as Chad becomes a teenager, an adult, and finally an old man? And what will Chad do?
Brandon Mull is also the author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series. Brandon Dorman is also the illustrator of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller The Wizard. Together, they have produced a touching story that children will think is great fun and adults will find a little bit nostalgic. I certainly agree with the observation on the inside jacket flap that "Pingo is a delightful read-a-loud picture book about the importance of imagination and friendship." Kids may laugh at the antics of Pingo and Chad, but at the end those of us who are a little older may have to wipe a slight tear out of our eyes. A great children's book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
We Love Pingo!, July 31 2009
By K. Callender - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pingo (Hardcover)
Pingo by Brandon Mull and illustrated by Brandon Dorman is sure to be the next best selling children's book. It is packed with creativity, imagination, and mischief. The book is geared toward children in grades K-3, but I think younger would enjoy having it read to them and it makes a great book for older children to share with siblings or school reading buddies.
Have you ever had an imaginary friend, or have you known someone who did? It still makes me smile to see a child chatting excitedly and running around an imaginary world with friends unseen to anyone else. In Pingo, Brandon Mull asks an interesting question. What happens when your imaginary friend becomes your imaginary enemy? Mull's creative humor, combined with Brandon Dorman's artistic talent, answer this question perfectly. This is the children's literacy equivalence to the classic imaginary friend gone bad movie, Drop Dead Fred.
Chad and Pingo are the best of friends. The exciting adventures they share are limitless. But when Chad thinks he is too old for an imaginary friend he finds the trouble Pingo can cause is just as limitless. This is a cute, laugh out loud story about the importance of friendship and imagination.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a sweet story!, Sep 11 2009
By Rach - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pingo (Hardcover)
I loved this book as an Adult, and my little girl loves it as well. I think it can be enjoyed by all ages. We are big fans of Brandon Mulls other work, but we hope he makes more picture books like this one. Another seller for me are the illustrations, they are fabulous. The pictures have so much detail and fun to them, it brings the story to life. Brandon Dorman is truly a gifted artist.
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