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Larf
No one believes Larf exists, and he likes it that way. Larf, you see, is a sasquatch, the only sasquatch in the world (or so it seems). He has a very pleasant, and very private, life in the woods, where on any given day he might be found jogging, gardening or walking Eric, his pet bunny. But everything changes one morning when Larf discovers that another sasquatch is sched...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
April 1st 2012
by Kids Can Press
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I love the artwork description at the beginning of the book: “The artwork in this book was rendered in vegetable-based watercolor, biodegradable ink, recycled paper collage, and a dollop of organic Sasquatch Detangler and Conditioning Shampoo. This book is vegetarian, vegan and sasquatch friendly.”
Yay! Sasquatches are apparently vegetarian.
This story and its pictures are very cute and clever. However, except for maybe some vegan and vegetarian kids who want to read books about other veg*n creatu...more
Yay! Sasquatches are apparently vegetarian.
This story and its pictures are very cute and clever. However, except for maybe some vegan and vegetarian kids who want to read books about other veg*n creatu...more
This book is about a Sasquatch named Larf who is happy being alone. He has his own routine and enjoys it, but it is interrupted when there is news of another Sasquatch living too. Larf is apprehensive about someone messing with his routine, and is scared that he and the new monster may not get along. Regardless, he goes to find said Sasquatch and realizes it is a fake. He is surprisingly upset and disappointed. At the end, he ends up meeting a real, lady Sasquatch and they get along perfectly.
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Larf is a Sasquatch that lives with his bunny. They are very good at living all alone because Larf is shy and doesn’t like the thought of people coming to look at a Sasquatch. Especially since he is the only Sasquatch. He likes the quiet of his woods and the calm life that they lead.
One day Larf reads that a Sasquatch is going to make an appearance in a nearby city. Larf is conflicted about wanting to go and see. He wonders what it would be like to meet another Sasquatch. He thinks it would be...more
One day Larf reads that a Sasquatch is going to make an appearance in a nearby city. Larf is conflicted about wanting to go and see. He wonders what it would be like to meet another Sasquatch. He thinks it would be...more
Larf, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires, is a fun picturebook about a lonely Sasquatch named Larf. He spends his days with his pet bunny Eric, and is content hiding from people. He is pretty good at hiding, although he has almost been caught a few times. One day he reads the paper to find that a Sasquatch is scheduled to make a public appearance in town. He knows that he has not agreed to make such an appearance, since it is scheduled for his laundry day, but he wonders if this might be h...more
Larf
By Ashley Spires
Published by Kids Can Press
Copyright © 2012
I have always had an affinity for the Sasquatch legend. I will freely admit that there is a little part of me that believes that Sasquatch is out there. But even if they aren’t, to believe in them is to retain that sense of unexplainable wonderment in the natural world. So when I saw “Larf,” by Ashley Spires, in our latest children’s book order I knew I had to read it.
The story of Larf is cute. As much as I hate the word “cute” there...more
By Ashley Spires
Published by Kids Can Press
Copyright © 2012
I have always had an affinity for the Sasquatch legend. I will freely admit that there is a little part of me that believes that Sasquatch is out there. But even if they aren’t, to believe in them is to retain that sense of unexplainable wonderment in the natural world. So when I saw “Larf,” by Ashley Spires, in our latest children’s book order I knew I had to read it.
The story of Larf is cute. As much as I hate the word “cute” there...more
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Larf, a vegetarian Sasquatch, finds out that another Sasquatch will be in a nearby city. He decides to take his rabbit (in a baby carrier!) to the city to meet this other creature like himself. But what if he doesn't like this new Sasquatch? It turns out that the creature is just a person in a costume and Larf prepares to return home, relieved that he doesn't have to become friends with someone he doesn't like while also feeling a bit sad that he's missed an opportunity to make a friend. Then Sh...more
Larf by Ashley Spires is a picture book about a rare and special friendship. The main character Larf is an extremely large and furry sasquatch. In fact, Larf is the only sasquatch in the world. Being the only sasquatch in the world usually means that Larf is left alone, but fortunately, he likes his privacy. He and his pet bunny Eric spend a lot of time together outside, and eating vegetarian dinners together. However, one day, Larf hears news that another sasquatch is visiting a town near by. W...more
The best part is the author's note about the medium used to create Larf. "The artwork in this book was rendered in vegetable-based watercolor, biodegradable ink, recycled paper collage and a dollop of Organic Sasquatch Detangler and Conditioning Shampoo. This book is vegetarian, vegan, and sasquatch friendly."
Jan 23, 2013
Ghislaine
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes quirky pictures books that make you smile.
Recommended to Ghislaine by:
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So much to love! Right off the bat the description of the artwork is hilarious. "The artwork in this book was rendered in vegetable-based watercolor, biodegradable ink, recycled paper collage and a dollop of Organic Sasquatch Detangler and Conditioning Shampoo. This book is vegetarian, vegan and sasquatch friendly." The hilarity ensues while we get to know Larf the sasquatch who enjoys his quiet lifestyle comfortable with the fact that no one believes in his existance. When he reads a notice tha...more
Hairy and seven feet high, Larf, a Sasquatch, enjoys his solitary life spent quietly in the woods with his bunny friend. He has the sneaking suspicion that if anyone ever spots him, it will bring unwanted attention and change his life. When he happens to read about a personal appearance by a Sasquatch, he decides to see if there is someone else out there just like him. The ending is sweet, allowing the vegetarian Larf to find new possibilities while also allowing him to remain true to his own na...more
Larf is a Sasquatch who lives happily in the woods by himself. To his belief, he is the only Sasquatch that exists. He is never seen, and likes it that way. He likes to jog and has a garden, and enjoys walking his pet bunny, Eric. One day Larf discovers that another Sasquatch is going to be in the nearby town, Hunderfitz. He is astonished that he is not the only Sasquatch, and dresses up as a city slicker and makes his way to the town to be surprised by a few things.
This book is good for childr...more
This book is good for childr...more
Larf the Sasquatch lives a solitary life but when he reads a news story about the scheduled appearance of a Sasquatch in a nearby town he has to go. He worries and imagines what knowing another like himself would mean and then he finds out the truth.
Introduced to Larf, a Sasquatch you might actually like to meet, the reader easily relates to his concerns about the appearance of another.
Recommended: 4 - 8 years
Subject/Theme: making friends, cryptids, vegetarian
Curriculum: character education
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Introduced to Larf, a Sasquatch you might actually like to meet, the reader easily relates to his concerns about the appearance of another.
Recommended: 4 - 8 years
Subject/Theme: making friends, cryptids, vegetarian
Curriculum: character education
Awar...more
Not sure who the audiance is for this funny story. Little kids will miss the humor and older kids will want more Bigfoot scare. I could actually see talking about relationships with teens who would get the humor. I could see using it to get kids to find out the fun of reading the verso. The artwork description is tasty -
"The artwork in this book was rendered in vegetable-based watercolor, biodegradable in, recycled paper collage and a dollop of Organic Sasquatch Detangler and Conditioning Shampo...more
"The artwork in this book was rendered in vegetable-based watercolor, biodegradable in, recycled paper collage and a dollop of Organic Sasquatch Detangler and Conditioning Shampo...more
The first time I read this book, I was utterly convinced that it was a fable about the challenges of dating for introverts. On some level I still believe that's what it is about.
Larf, a Sasquatch, loves his solo pursuits and quiet life in the forest. However, when a newspaper advertises a "real" Sasquatch in the nearby city, Larf feels he must challenge himself to go meet another of his kind.
This isn't the easiest book for young children to wrap their brains around, and I didn't find the vegeta...more
Larf, a Sasquatch, loves his solo pursuits and quiet life in the forest. However, when a newspaper advertises a "real" Sasquatch in the nearby city, Larf feels he must challenge himself to go meet another of his kind.
This isn't the easiest book for young children to wrap their brains around, and I didn't find the vegeta...more
I love Sasquatch stories and I love Ashely Spires’ books (she is the author of Binky the Space Cat!) so this is a great combination. Larf likes his quiet life with only his pet bunny for companionship, yet when he sees an article claiming a sasquatch is going to make an appearance in a nearby city he can't resist going to check it out. My favorite picture is Larf in his "human" camouflage, with the bunny in a baby bjorn strapped to his chest. Would be great to share with a kindergarten or 1st gr...more
From the creator of Binky the Space Cat!
Larf is a sasquatch and lives a quiet life in the woods with his bunny friend Eric. He is happy living alone and fills his days with regular jogs, gardening, and walks with eric. One day, Larf reads in the paper that a sasquatch is scheduled to make an appearance in a nearby town! Larf decides to travel to the city (incognito, of course) to meet the only other sasquatch!
Cute story with cute illustrations.
Larf is a sasquatch and lives a quiet life in the woods with his bunny friend Eric. He is happy living alone and fills his days with regular jogs, gardening, and walks with eric. One day, Larf reads in the paper that a sasquatch is scheduled to make an appearance in a nearby town! Larf decides to travel to the city (incognito, of course) to meet the only other sasquatch!
Cute story with cute illustrations.
The front flap gives the best hint of the flavor of this charmer: "Meet Larf. He's a hairy, seven-foot-tall, vegetarian sasquatch who enjoys the quieter things in life: gardening, long walks in the woods and doing laundry on Wednesdays." Then Larf and his bunny Eric make a trek to meet another sasquatch, who turns out merely to be a man in a sasquatch suit. But the end brings closure, as Larf discovers he's not the only one of his kind, after all.
Larf, by Ashley Spires is the whimsical story of a Sasquatch named Larf. Larf lived his life in the woods with his friend/pet rabbit, Eric. One day, Larf sees a poster advertising the special appearance of another Sasquatch nearby. When Larf discovers that he is not in fact the only Sasquatch in the woods, he sets out to meet her. What will happen when Larf meets another Sasquatch face-to-face? Read Larf to find out for yourself!
May 11, 2012
Mary
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who likes a larf...uh...I mean laugh.
Shelves:
children-s,
picture-books
Larf is a sasquatch who lives (and enjoys) his solitary life with his pet bunny Eric. When he reads in the paper that another Sasquatch is going to be making an appearance in Hunderfitz, he decides that maybe it would be a good thing to meet a fellow sasquatch. Or will it? A very enjoyable book overall and even if it weren't, just the image of Eric in a baby carrier strapped to Larf is worth a look.
Larf is a sasquatch who is left entirely alone because no one believes he exists. He’s pretty sure that he’s the only sasquatch in the world, since he has never met another one. He lives a very quiet life in the woods, alone with his pet bunny, Eric. So when Larf hears that a sasquatch is to appear in the nearby city of Hunderfitz, he is astounded. After all, he wasn’t planning an appearance. Larf then realizes that he might not be the only sasquatch in the world. Larf disguises himself as a hum...more
Grades K-3. Larf is a sasquatch and is scared of being discovered-- but luckily he can usually hide in the open because nobody believes in Bigfoot. He thinks he must be the only one in the world, until he sees a commercial advertising a real live sasquatch appearance! He puts on a disguise and decides to investigate. Cute illustrations. Fans of monsters and folklore will enjoy.
With all the recent conversation about introverts, this book makes a nice offering for kids who like their solitude but still want a friend or two. Further important lessons learned? I did not realize that Sasquatches carried their pet bunnies in Snuglis. Sadly, Spires does not clarify whether this is for all journeys or merely those in which the Sasquatch is in disguise.
What if you thought you were the only Sasquatch in the world, and suddenly found out there was another? Imagine the range of emotions you might go through -- joy, fear, hope, nervousness -- Larf feels them all. But wait until you see what happens when he meets this other Sasquatch! A sweet, fun, story about a solitary Sasquatch.
Larf believes, and enjoys, that he is the sole Sasquatch in the world. Life is quiet for him and his pet rabbit Eric. Then one day Larf reads something that has him doubting his lone-big-foot status and goes off to investigate. Even, if it means not getting his laundry done as scheduled.
Really cute. Great humor and great message. Didn't even realize when I got it at the library, or after I had read it to my daughter, not until I read the previous reviewer's post about the vegan friendly message on the copyright page, that this was such a veg friendly story.
Funny, hip, and clever, this will be a title that both adults and children can enjoy. I recommend Larf to vegetarian families with youngsters especially -- the main character is a vegetarian and, like him, veg*n children may too feel "all alone" in their peer groups.
Larf is a hairy, seven-foot-tall, vegetarian Sasquatch or Bigfoot. A picture book on this topic will be greatly enjoyed by Bigfoot fans. The artwork in this book was rendered in vegetable-based watercolor, biodegradable ink, and recycled paper collage.
Super cute!
Larf is the only sasquatch he knows of....but when he hears of a real sasquatch making an appearance in a nearby town, he must meet him/her. Will he find what he's looking for?
Cute story and cute illustrations :)
Larf is the only sasquatch he knows of....but when he hears of a real sasquatch making an appearance in a nearby town, he must meet him/her. Will he find what he's looking for?
Cute story and cute illustrations :)
Larf is a wonderful creature who believes he is one of a kind. Learning that there is another Sasquatch in town, he goes to visit.
Recommended for late primary grades-not the younger Blue Spruce audience
Recommended for late primary grades-not the younger Blue Spruce audience
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Ashley was born and raised in British Columbia where she resides still with her cats Gracie and Charlotte. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and a Graduate Diploma in Illustration from Sheridan College. In addition to her illustration, she founded Chicken Tika Creations (which she named after her dog, not the food) and is selling her hand felted items acro...more
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