Boom Snot Twitty This Way That Way

by Doreen Cronin, Renata Liwska (Illustrator)

The perfect spot is this way! says Boom. The perfect spot is that way!” tweets Twitty. Snot is smartly silent. How will these three friends decide which way to go to find the perfect spot? With humor, wisdom, and perfect storytelling and illustrating pitch, New York Times bestsellers Doreen Cronin and Renata Liwska present a tale of authentic friendship.

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens, Animals, Birds, Juvenile, Humor

40 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2015

About the author

Doreen Cronin (born 1966) is an American writer of children's books, including Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type, a very well-received picture book illustrated by Betsy Lewin.

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wish Cronin hadn't named a character Snot. I think I might like these stories better if I weren't picturing something gross that comes out of your nose instead of a cute, anthropomorphic snail. The cognitive dissonance of that gross image with the cuteness of the characters makes it really difficult for me to objectively evaluate the actual story.

[Roben · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this second book even better than the first! Boom is a bear, Snot is a snail, and Twitty is a robin. They each like to do things their own way - but Snot usually knows best! Great read-aloud for 4s and 5s. 1st and 2nd graders could read it on their own. A snail names Snot should be a big hit with them! Just have blueberries on hand for a snack!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two friends disagree with how to spend the day. A third friend leads the other two on a journey that ensures everyone gets to engage in the activities each desires.

Soft sketches colored in a muted color palette. PreK-2.

[Michael Sedor · Rating 4 out of 5]

the beach, a birdwatching hike or blueberries. life is full of very difficult choices

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sometimes the goal of a journey gets lost in traveling along the path. Soft illustrations guide us through the book for a very sweet ending.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the lovely portrait of Snot on the front endpaper, to the adorable illustration of the three friends in their sinking hammock on the back endpaper, this book is a lovely experience. It is a cute story of compromise (beach? mountains?) that ends well for all. The soft illustrations are outstanding and turn the three animals into three lovely friends! It is the kind of book you want to thank the publisher for publishing! Doreen Cronin, author; and Renata Liwska, illustrator, made my day!

First Line: "Boom, Snot, and Twitty hit the trail early to find the perfect spot to spend the day."

[Christy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The perfect spot is this way! says Boom.The perfect spot is that way!” tweets Twitty.

Snot is smartly silent.

How will these three friends decide which way to go to find the perfect spot?

With humor, wisdom, and perfect storytelling and illustrating pitch, New York Times bestsellers Doreen Cronin and Renata Liwska present a tale of authentic friendship.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice simple story about three friends who embark on an outing and can't seem to agree where to go. I wish the snail had a different name other than Snot though...she's such a cute little thing and it doesn't suit here.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three animal set out for the day on an adventure but two of the friends can't figure out where they want to go. What happens when they loose the thrid friend? Cute ending and easy to follow. Preschool and up

[Katrusya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Одна з улюблених книжок моєї доньки (2 роки), яку ми взяли в бібліотеці. Вона дуже любить ведмедиків, пташок і равликів) мова їй зрозуміла і всі діалоги викликають цікавість. Але я перекладаю їй українською. Здивована її рейтингом, тож не втримаюсь залишити гарний відгук)

[Debra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story of 3 friends: a bird, a bear, and a snail. The friends have different ideas on the perfect spot to hang out that day. Renata Liwaka outdid herself on some of the images of these friends as they show wide ranges of emotions as they try to find something they all like to do.

[Neha Thakkar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this one was marginally better than the first, both miss the mark for me.

[Peacegal · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is an understated book about three animal friends who can't figure out what they want to do for the day.

[Laura]

Only preserving this on my own shelves to remind myself how much potty humor won out over any other consideration during the youth of my children.

[Lara Bate · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book about three friends, a snail, a bear, and a bird.

[AnnieM · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the soft illustrations, but the story was a little meh for me.

[Jillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute little book about disagreeing with friends and finding a way to compromise. Boom wants to hit the beach; Twitty wants to hike in the mountains (though, having wings, she has a distinct advantage there...). Snot brought snacks.
While the other two argue, Snot comes up with a clever way to make sure everybody gets what they want!

A clever tale that will help the kiddos think outside the box, and remind them that playing with friends is the most fun when everybody gets to do something they want.

[Juliana Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three friends go out on an adventure. But they can’t decide which way to go. Boom has packed everything he needs for a day of jumping and splashing. Twitty has packed everything he needs for a day of hiking and looking. Snot has packed snacks. While Boom and Twitty argue about which way to go, Snot goes on ahead without them. When they realize that Snot has left, Boom and Twitty follow the trail of blueberries up the hills and through the stream to where Snot has set up a picnic in the perfect spot.
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[Sara Grochowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this second story featuring Boom (a bear), Snot (a snail), and Twitty (a bird), the three friends must decide where to spend their day together. Boom wants to visit the water, Twitty wants to visit the mountains, and Snot, as readers have come to expect after their debut story, creates a balance between her two strong-willed friends, finding a happy solution for everyone! Renata Liwska's depictions of each of these characters is absolutely delightful - I especially love her ability to tell so much of the story through the characters' postures and facial expressions!

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost wordless, a story about friends--a bear, a bird and a snail--who have different ideas of what to do one day. One wants the beach; the other wants the ocean, and the third, Snot the Snail, wants peace. And because they are friends, he gets it. It's a cute book, made better by the whimsey of the illustrations. For example, that bird wears hiking boots (she wants to walk in the mountains), and the snail carries a picnic basket. We find out later that he wants to eat!

[Jan Polep · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bear cub, a robin, and a little snail all have different ways of approaching their day but they still wind up as friends at the end. I just like saying Boom Snot Twitty. Oh wait...there's a sequel..."Boom Snot Twitty, This Way That Way". Will their friendship survive? This is turning into a preschool soap opera.

[Miss Pippi the Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Boom, Snot, and Twitty are looking for a perfect spot to have a picnic and spend some time together. This way or that way is the way to the perfect spot. Sometimes the perfect spot is not where you plan.

Great book on friends and summery activities - picnicking, beaching, hiking.

Reviewed from a library copy.

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second Boom, Twitty, Snot book that I have read. I liked this one better than the original. It had more of a story and I liked that they friends were working together a bit more in this one.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three friends are out to find the perfect spot to spend the day. Boom wants to go THIS way, and Twitty wants to go THAT way, but Snot is reflective and thoughtful. With the issue comes debate, but cooler heads prevail in the end, and the day ends at the perfect spot.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three friends search for the perfect spot.

[Tracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boom, Snot and Twitty set out for an excursion one day. Boom and Twitty both have distinct ideas about what the trio should do, but it is Snot who finds a way for everyone to enjoy the day.

[Gina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This delicately illustrated book explores how friends decide what to do when each wants to do something different.

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boom and Twitty want different things from the perfect summer day and Snot is stuck in the middle. Good read out loud for opposites.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable. Love the illustrations.

[Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations. A fun read-a-loud. My daughter laughed out loud at Snot.