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The Amazing Augustus

by Tammi Sauer

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Self-praise, squirrel-sized

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Self-praise, squirrel-sized

Augustus is a squirrel so absorbed in celebrating his own greatness that he fails to notice he is crossing a lion’s back—until the setup lands him inside the lion. The picture-book joke hinges on the gap between Augustus’s confidence and what young readers can see coming, with the situation pushed to an absurd, literal conclusion. Tammi Sauer’s story centers on self-importance and dramatic irony, giving the audience the fun of spotting the danger ahead of its boastful central character.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A fit for young children who enjoy animal-centered picture books and comic surprises.
  • Suitable for shared reading with children who like spotting something a character has missed.

Themes

Self-importanceDramatic ironyAnimal humor

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Book overview

A picture book about Augustus, a hubristic squirrel who is so busy celebrating himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion by author Tammi Sauer!

Behold, my lovely audience!
I am the amazing Augustus.
There is no one quite like me.

Augustus the squirrel is so busy praising himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion! This quirky, voicy picture book by beloved author Tammi Sauer is certain to have kids laughing as they realize well before Augustus that he is walking across a lion's back. Kids love being smarter than the book, and this one takes the joke as far as possible--that is, literally inside a lion. Stay tuned for Augustus's next adventure: THE AMAZING AUGUSTUS (AND FRIENDS!).
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