Dodsworth in Tokyo - (Dodsworth Beginning Readers) by Tim Egan (Paperback)

About the Book

Dodsworth and the duck are headed for Japan! But will duck be on his best behavior in a land of customs, manners, and order? Or will Dodsworth have to say "sayonara" to the duck before the trip is finished? Full color.

Book Synopsis

Dodsworth and the duck are headed for Japan! But will duck be on his best behavior in a land of customs, manners, and order? Or will Dodsworth have to say sayonara to the duck before the trip is through? Readers will enjoy finding out as these two unlikely traveling companions make their way through Tokyo. Short sentences, clean design, and gemlike little paintings of the Land of the Rising Sun make it easy for newly independent readers to enjoy the journey.

Review Quotes

"As usual, droll, understated watercolors illustrate the pair's tour of popular attractions. . . . Who knows where on earth [duck] and Dodsworth will end up next, but let's hope we find out soon."
--Horn Book

"The poetics of restraint could not be better displayed."
--Kirkus

"From the Dodsworth series, another fine, funny book for beginning readers or for reading to younger children."
--Booklist

About the Author

Tim Egan is the author and illustrator of the Dodsworth series, and is well known for his sense of humor, both in words and pictures. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Ann, and their two sons. Visit his website at www.timegan.com.