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Teeny Weenies
Teeny Weenies: The Intergalactic Petting Zoo: And Other Stories
Meet the Teeny Weenies! A boy and his sister visit a petting zoo that is out of this world. A community pool fills up with bullies. And the Fourth of July starts off with a BOOM! Young chapter book readers ages 7 to 10, reluctant readers, and fans of very short stories will be entertained and delighted by these twelve zany tales by award-winning author David Lubar. Wacky comic book style illustrations by Bill Mayer add to the fun. David Lubar is the master of the short story for kids. He has written many short story collections for middle grade readers, including The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales . Now he’s back with short stories for the chapter book audience. Don’t be a weenie. Read these stories!
128 pages, Hardcover
Published April 16, 2019
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About the author
David Lubar
108 books243 followersDavid Lubar created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Thousands of kids and educators across the country have voted Hidden Talents onto over twenty state lists. David is also the author of True Talents, the sequel to Hidden Talents; Flip, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror selection; several short story collections: In the Land of the Lawn Weenies, Invasion of the Road Weenies, The Curse of the Campfire Weenies, The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies, and Attack of the Vampire Weenies; and the Nathan Abercrombie, Accidental Zombie series. Lubar grew up in Morristown, New Jersey, and he has also lived in New Brunswick, Edison and Piscataway, NJ, and Sacramento, CA. Besides writing, he has also worked as a video game programmer and designer. He now lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.
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June 30, 2018
This book is DELIGHTFUL, and I'm not just saying that because I'm credited in the acknowledgements as having inspired one of the stories contained therein. ;) Perfect for young chapter book readers, especially those with a silly sense of humor, this is a little bit Captain Underpants-level wit and absurdity, a little bit Amelia Bedelia-esque wordplay, with a touch of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggleish comeuppance delivered to bullies and brats, all stirred with the spoon of David Lubar's inimitable imagination.
Also: what with the roadside attractions, summer reading prizes, carnival rides, and yes, shark-tooth hunting, these stories are quite relevant to my interests.
Also: what with the roadside attractions, summer reading prizes, carnival rides, and yes, shark-tooth hunting, these stories are quite relevant to my interests.
June 16, 2019
Teeny Weenies #1: The Intergalactic Petting Zoo and Other Stories
Teeny Weenies #2: Freestyle Frenzy and Other Stories
Warning: These stories made me laugh out loud over my morning coffee, and spit takes were never so much fun!
David Lubar is the master of writing for kids, including young adult. Middle school librarians and teachers surely are familiar with Lubar’s work, for his Weenies collections always have been hit after hit, flying off the shelves and infiltrating impressionable minds. As of April 16, 2019, younger readers have their own series of sidesplitting short stories to read, complete with Bill Mayer’s amazing Weenie comic book style illustrations.
Teeny Weenies: The Intergalactic Petting Zoo and Other Stories and Teeny Weenies: Freestyle Frenzy and Other Stories are two collections of Weenies stories for younger readers, and Lubar conjures up his magic in a dozen stories in each. Stories include bullying in a community pool (with unexpected consequences); the all-consuming desire to collect hard-to-get items; family vacations with surprising outcomes; an unbelievable father-daughter fishing excursion; a swim meet that isn’t quite on the up-and-up; and an aunt and uncle who are mad scientists.
Both collections appeal to boys and girls and are perfect for chapter book readers, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves wacky, hilarious characters in everything from mundane to fantastic situations. All stories contain twists and turns and lessons learned with humor and interesting circumstances with tons of giggles and guffaws.
Bottom Line: The collections are excellent for read-alouds and read-togethers with the kidlets, and they’re so clever – so Lubarian – that teeny weeny readers will gobble these up, guaranteed.
Coming September 3, 2019! Teeny Weenies #3: The Boy Who Cried Wool and Teeny Weenies #4: My Favorite President!
https://whenlooseendsmeet.com/2019/06...
Teeny Weenies #2: Freestyle Frenzy and Other Stories
Warning: These stories made me laugh out loud over my morning coffee, and spit takes were never so much fun!
David Lubar is the master of writing for kids, including young adult. Middle school librarians and teachers surely are familiar with Lubar’s work, for his Weenies collections always have been hit after hit, flying off the shelves and infiltrating impressionable minds. As of April 16, 2019, younger readers have their own series of sidesplitting short stories to read, complete with Bill Mayer’s amazing Weenie comic book style illustrations.
Teeny Weenies: The Intergalactic Petting Zoo and Other Stories and Teeny Weenies: Freestyle Frenzy and Other Stories are two collections of Weenies stories for younger readers, and Lubar conjures up his magic in a dozen stories in each. Stories include bullying in a community pool (with unexpected consequences); the all-consuming desire to collect hard-to-get items; family vacations with surprising outcomes; an unbelievable father-daughter fishing excursion; a swim meet that isn’t quite on the up-and-up; and an aunt and uncle who are mad scientists.
Both collections appeal to boys and girls and are perfect for chapter book readers, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves wacky, hilarious characters in everything from mundane to fantastic situations. All stories contain twists and turns and lessons learned with humor and interesting circumstances with tons of giggles and guffaws.
Bottom Line: The collections are excellent for read-alouds and read-togethers with the kidlets, and they’re so clever – so Lubarian – that teeny weeny readers will gobble these up, guaranteed.
Coming September 3, 2019! Teeny Weenies #3: The Boy Who Cried Wool and Teeny Weenies #4: My Favorite President!
https://whenlooseendsmeet.com/2019/06...
April 12, 2019
A collection of short stories about weird, ironic, and slightly creepy occurrences.
These stories range from 2-4 pages in length (well text-length in the ARC). The copy I got in advance sadly didn’t have any pictures so I can’t comment on them. I can imagine they’ll be wonderful and fully fitting to the stories knowing Bill Mayer’s art style. Some of these stories are contemporary fiction, others are scifi, others are fantasy, and all are a bit weird. What kids will find creepy will depend on them. There were no ghost stories, very minimal violence, and no death. In some ways, the book almost reminded me of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books because the characters in the stories frequently learn lessons from the weird situations they face. So nice, safe, weirdness for kids who say they want something spooky to read but may not really want anything that scary. And though they are all short, Lubar does a great job of building them up quickly and sucking you into each one. Many of these felt like they could’ve been the start of a much longer adventure. Plenty of fodder for good imaginations to take flight with. The book says it is aimed at a younger crowd than the Weenies series, but the reading level is a bit high for 1st or 2nd grade. I’d say this is aimed at the 3rd-5th grade crowd, possibly an advanced 2nd grade reader (and I think middle schoolers will still enjoy them too). Definitely recommended for short story fans, fans of weird stories, and lightweight horror fans.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. One ear is lost by a zombie (but they are pretty non-threatening zombies and the appendage loss is not gross). There’s an abduction. There’s an explosion, but no one is hurt. And some people are thrown by bulls.
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
These stories range from 2-4 pages in length (well text-length in the ARC). The copy I got in advance sadly didn’t have any pictures so I can’t comment on them. I can imagine they’ll be wonderful and fully fitting to the stories knowing Bill Mayer’s art style. Some of these stories are contemporary fiction, others are scifi, others are fantasy, and all are a bit weird. What kids will find creepy will depend on them. There were no ghost stories, very minimal violence, and no death. In some ways, the book almost reminded me of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle books because the characters in the stories frequently learn lessons from the weird situations they face. So nice, safe, weirdness for kids who say they want something spooky to read but may not really want anything that scary. And though they are all short, Lubar does a great job of building them up quickly and sucking you into each one. Many of these felt like they could’ve been the start of a much longer adventure. Plenty of fodder for good imaginations to take flight with. The book says it is aimed at a younger crowd than the Weenies series, but the reading level is a bit high for 1st or 2nd grade. I’d say this is aimed at the 3rd-5th grade crowd, possibly an advanced 2nd grade reader (and I think middle schoolers will still enjoy them too). Definitely recommended for short story fans, fans of weird stories, and lightweight horror fans.
Notes on content: No language issues. No sexual content. One ear is lost by a zombie (but they are pretty non-threatening zombies and the appendage loss is not gross). There’s an abduction. There’s an explosion, but no one is hurt. And some people are thrown by bulls.
I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 14, 2019
I picked up ARCs of these books (Intergalactic Petting Zoo and Freestyle Frenzy)at ALA Midwinter and you should know that they are just as funny as the original series. Author David Lubar says that he wrote these shorter collections after a librarian mentioned that younger readers would also enjoy stories like those in the Weenies books, and he listened to her. (Hooray for that!)
These stories are just as silly or strange as the originals with plenty of surprise twists and belly laughs, but not quite as scary. Readers find out about what aliens do when they kidnap humans. Bullies become "beanie weenies" at a cookout. There's the "Left Hand of Dorkiness" where the kids learn not to call the lunch lady a witch (and the author riffs on an Ursula K. LeGuin title). In case anyone didn't know, "The best way to get a Weenie to do something is to make him think it's a prank." Map reading skills from a video game save the day for a Weenie on vacation. And a couple of carnival Weenies encounter a horde of zombies.
Scheduled for release in April, these anthologies are great for fans of the "Diary of Wimpy Kid" movies who still want a shorter read, or who enjoy short stories for the ease of dipping in and out of a book. Bill Mayer, who has done the cover art for the original series, has created wonderful illustrations for the interiors of these new titles - including a full-page with multiple panels (like a comic book) for the beginning of each story.
If you have chapter book readers who still want some illustrations mixed in and prefer a book under 150 pages, then hand them this series. They will thank you.
These stories are just as silly or strange as the originals with plenty of surprise twists and belly laughs, but not quite as scary. Readers find out about what aliens do when they kidnap humans. Bullies become "beanie weenies" at a cookout. There's the "Left Hand of Dorkiness" where the kids learn not to call the lunch lady a witch (and the author riffs on an Ursula K. LeGuin title). In case anyone didn't know, "The best way to get a Weenie to do something is to make him think it's a prank." Map reading skills from a video game save the day for a Weenie on vacation. And a couple of carnival Weenies encounter a horde of zombies.
Scheduled for release in April, these anthologies are great for fans of the "Diary of Wimpy Kid" movies who still want a shorter read, or who enjoy short stories for the ease of dipping in and out of a book. Bill Mayer, who has done the cover art for the original series, has created wonderful illustrations for the interiors of these new titles - including a full-page with multiple panels (like a comic book) for the beginning of each story.
If you have chapter book readers who still want some illustrations mixed in and prefer a book under 150 pages, then hand them this series. They will thank you.
March 3, 2020
This book was about "teeny weenies" also known as small hotdogs and their many adventures. The first story was about this family of hot dogs that went to an intergalactic zoo where they ended up being on display. Some of the other stories taught lessons, don't call other people names, don't be a bully, etc. There also were a lot of short stories where it was a milder version of the goosebump books, books without a happy ending. Some of the major themes of this book were bullying, resilience, and bravery. I gave this book three stars because although some of the stories were strange, they were also entertaining and some of them had good messages. I liked the variety of different stories that this book had to offer. I would recommend this book because it would be a fun book for an upper elementary schooler to read while also learning some hidden life lessons.
June 9, 2020
Short stories for ages 7-11. There is a variety of stories--weird, funny, a little scary, sci-fi, fantasy, some naughty weenies, some nice weenies. These would be great for readers who are daunted by long books, and each story makes you think about is conclusion. There is often a twist. I like how there are a few illustrations in panels on the page preceding the story, like a "preview". Then you see it play out as your read.
June 23, 2018
Picked up an ARC at ALA and it is such a cute idea! Bite-sized weenie tales for slightly younger kids... sometimes a little predictable to adults but kids will love! My favorite may be the video game collections... but all were cute!
April 5, 2019
Another great offering by David Lubar!
Hilarious!
Kids are gonna love it!
Hilarious!
Kids are gonna love it!
March 3, 2019
From alien petting zoos and field potatoes to summer labor camp and zombies at the carnival, Lubar's collection has it all. These short stories are great for any child who thinks reading is bland and boring.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan-Tor for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan-Tor for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
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