The Famously Funny Parrott

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By Eric Daniel Weiner & Brian Biggs

Publisher Description

From the co-creator of the hit children’s show, Dora the Explorer, comes a hilarious and timeless collection of stories about the friendship between Freddie Parrott and his loyal butler, Peccary.

Ride through Rubberwick in your Rolly Royce with Freddie and Peccary! This story collection is full of whimsical illustrations and laugh-out-loud adventures.

From solving problems like the mysterious knock-knocking door, to saving the day with a fresh batch of waffle batter, Freddie Parrott knows that he can always count on his loyal butler and best friend, Peccary.

"The Wind in the Willows meets Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster in these short stories."--Kirkus Reviews

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4 Reviews

4.5

Anne

Created about 1 year ago

“Although I have never read "Wooster and Jeeves" I am familiar with the stories and this reminded me of that kind of plot. Spoiled rich boy (or parrott in this case) is always saved from disaster by his steadfast and loyal butler (or in this case, a hog). Such fun stories and I'm hoping there will be more! Found in L4M YT Volume 52.”

kirchenberth

Created almost 2 years ago

Kimberly Corter

Created over 2 years ago

“There are simply not enough picture books starring peccaries. Oswald Theodore Peccary (O.T.P.) is the loyal butler of Frederick Haven Parrott III (F.H.P), who is a devotee of great literature, so of course the bookcases are stuffed with comics and joke books. This book collects four of their stories. Entertaining, charming, and just the right amount of silly; I cannot recommend this book highly enough. For readers who enjoyed: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel”

Gumiho Reviews

Created over 2 years ago

“Chocolate chip waffles unite! A series of hilarious stories with our friend Parrott! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60751776.The_Famously_Funny_Parrott_Four_Tales_from_the_Bird_Himself by https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22338534.Eric_Daniel_Weiner is an exciting yet mysteriously funny experience. This humorous book is filled with four short stories from Mr. Parrott. From a mysterious knocking to a waffle emergency, there’s lots of crazy fun happening. I don’t know about you, but I like the sound of those chocolate chip waffles, too! I love that this was a book of short stories and they have humor to them throughout. They were relatable to a child reader as well as older readers. This is a fun book that kids can get into, maybe even trying things on their own. Since it’s made up of short stories, they can easily feel accomplished with the completion of each story. In their minds, they can feel like they’ve read four books instead of one. Brian Biggs did amazing on these illustrations! I really like the inking style, it was simple yet complicated and filled with just the right amount of detail! The illustrations are an integral part of the stories. They literally tell you to look at the pictures within the story. It’s a perfect blend Fun for everyone! But to be more specific, this is great for kids 6-7 with assistance and 8+ solo reading for stronger readers. It’d also be good for school and library reading! I’d love to read more books of short stories from Eric Daniel Weiner, the creator of Dora the Explorer. *This was an honest review for a complimentary copy of The Famously Funny Parrott: Four Tales from the Bird Himself from Eric Daniel Weiner via NetGalley”

About Eric Daniel Weiner

As a TV writer and producer, Eric Daniel Weiner co-created and produced several of preschool television's most successful series such as the smash hit Dora the Explorer. Now an acclaimed six-time Emmy Award nominee, he’shappily returned to acting, playwriting, and the theater. The Famously Funny Parrott is his debut children’s book.

Visit him online at ericdanielweiner.com.