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ROAR-CHOO!

Charlotte Cheng Dan Santat

Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious Dragon when he gets a cold, with hilarious and sweet results (and vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle).
Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world!

But this dragon can't stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with his phoenix friend insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup.

It's only when he realizes Phoenix has caught his cold that he takes the break they both so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing for story time.

Charlotte Cheng's writing credits include Night Market Rescue, Explore China: A Mulan Discovery Book and BoBo Loves Dumplings, and she has illustrated the picture books Silly McGilly and A Moment in Time. In the field of education, she has written and illustrated K-12 curriculum for a variety of companies such as LeapFrog, Disney, and Wonder Workshop. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.

Dan Santat is the author and/or illustrator of more than one hundred titles, including the Caldecott Medal winner The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend. He graduated with honors from the Art Center College of Design, and is the creator of the Disney animated hit The Replacements. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets.
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Published 2024-04-09 by Rocky Pond Books

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Published 2024-04-09 by Rocky Pond Books

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[H]umorously expressive... Every page is packed with color and action... [and] the exuberance and personality of the two characters... [This] entertaining tale will be a pleasure to read aloud... A funny premise, executed with verve.

[The story] has solid messaging on the importance of empathy and selfcare... Santat's mixed-media pencil, watercolor, and digital artwork is sumptuous and gloriously recognizable in its rich, dragon-scaled detail and color saturation. His skillful mastery of dramatic angle and shadow make him the ideal illustrator to animate these centuries-old mythical creatures and elevate the friendship tale into a mini-adventure that soars through the Chinese landscape.

[A] heartwarming tale of friendship, humor, and the power of empathy. With vibrant illustrations and a delightful narrative, Roar-Choo! is a storytime essential that celebrates the bonds and beauty of friendship.

A unique and vibrant story... This is a great bedtime story to encourage little ones to settle down. It also is a perfect read-aloud with young listeners calling out the "Choo!" each time... Santat provides vibrant, full-page drawings of Dragon and Phoenix that bring these two characters brilliantly to life... [A] perfect model of text and illustrations coming together to produce a stunning final product for children. Highly recommended.

Phoenix's subsequent attempts to help ('Take this blanket') and Dragon's firm rebuttals ('Dragons never quit') lead to hilarious results... Caldecott Medalist Santat's signature-style art brings Cheng's dynamic friendship to life in this rollicking readaloud about two folkloric friends learning their own limits - and each other's.

[H]ilarious... As always, Santat's illustrations are phenomenal.

[Santat's] design styling is especially suited for the grandeur of the mythical pals. The disruption of routine and general chaos that illness usually brings is easily relatable (especially in the wake of a global pandemic), and the sweet ending makes a useful reminder that sometimes acceptance, rest, and time are the best prescriptions.