Hugo and the Really, Really, Really Long String

PreS-Gr 1 Hugo, described as "a happy little guy," resembles a lavender hippo wearing a shirt and tie. One morning, he and his dog, Biscuit, spot a red string and decide to find out where it leads. They set out from Hugo's house and meet other animals along the way. As each new addition joins the hunting party, a four-line song is repeated in the text. It is clear that these adventurers expect to find an awesome treasure at the end of the string, and they plan to share it. They are disappointed at the mundane origin of the string, but then celebrate the friendships they made along the way and enjoy a snack of crumpets and tea. Readers familiar with the animated show "Wow! Wow! Wubbzy"! will recognize Boyle's cartoon world of rounded edges and frayed black outlines. While the story may appear to take place in Wuzzleburg, there is no direct reference to the show, meaning this is not a media tie-in, but a smart stand-alone picture book with lovable, fun characters."Lisa Glasscock, Columbine Public Library, Littleton, CO" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.