Little Big Nate

The Big Nate series is so popular in my Media Center and always in demand for the mid to older elementary school readers. This book is certain to appeal to my youngest readers and, undoubtedly, will serve as the impetus to read the older books when they can.

Review to come at the end of August on Blog/Goodreads/maybe amazon.

I received this picture book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I just adore the Big Nate books and when I spotted this picture book on Netgalley I just had to try it out. A Big Nate picture book? Featuring his drawings? Sounds fun!

And this one was a perfect introduction to Big Nate, but also a fun addition to the whole Big Nate series for the fans who have been with Nate for a longer time.

In this one Nate has new crayons! And of course, I know the feeling, you have to try those out. But what will you draw? Follow Nate as he draws us several creatures and tells us why they aren't good enough (too bumpy, too hairy, too inky), I just loved seeing his expressions on the various creatures that pop up in the book.

The ending was just supersweet. Awww, look at him! I just loved how the drawing flowed back/connected on the paper and the crayon that Nate was holding.

I do have to say that I do get that it is probably his nose's shadow, but I thought for most of the book that he either a) had a wart b) had a nosebleed or c) a tiny moustache. :P

I just adore the colours (for instance bright yellow) it really makes the pages POP.

I would recommend this book to new readers of Big Nate or those of us who have been fans for a while.

This book is really funny and has great illustrations. Any age child would probably like it. My daughter found the ending to be fun!

Little Big Nate is fun and engaging reading for adventurers young and old. A wonderful series, highly recommended.

Always love the Little Big Nate Books.
In this story, Nate has a brand new pack of crayons and his is so excited about drawing in his new book. He keeps thinking about what he could draw and comes up with ...nothing. He gets a bit overwhelmed with all his ideas swirling with all his ideas. My kids have done the same thing- blank pages can be intimidating. I think it was inspirational for those kids who have the same “coloring-stump”.

I'm always looking for books the kids I babysit would enjoy. This would definitely appeal to any young kids. It's colorful and entertaining!

Thank you #netgalley for an eARC in exchange for a honest review.

Little Big Nate imagines all the possible creatures he could draw with his new box of crayons. This would be a great picture book to read to little ones who would love the colorful illustrations.

This book is so much fun for a young child or beginning reader. Plus they learn about different animals. Little Nate gets a new box of crayons and wants to draw something. He pounders through all different things to a surprize ending. I found this book very enjoyable and the pictures very cute and appealing to any child. This would also make a great bedtime story. I recommend this book for age 3+.

Little Big Nate has brand new crayons! What will he draw? Animals! This book pairs fun and simple rhyming text with bright illustrations on equally bright backgrounds. This book is perfect for the toddler set. It offers a simple introduction to characteristics of animals. The text can be a jumping off point to further discussion. Why is an octopus inky? Why is a penguin chilly?

A cute book for your youngest readers. Little Big Nate has a new box of crayons and explores different ideas of what to draw. The fun illustrations and rhyming words are great for little ones.

This is an exceptionally adorable board book! Fans of Big Nate and those who see Lincoln's other books will recognize this and want it for their own collection. It's a cute, clever, and fun story and perfect for a board book. I will definitely be purchasing a copy for my library.

This book is geared towards younger children. Little Nate is thinking of what to draw throughout the whole book. Each thing he thinks of has an issue. But, it makes for good questioning and predicting.

A Nate of My Own

The Big Nate books have grown on me. I didn't care one way or the other when I read the first one, but as Nate's adventures continued he and his friends became increasingly engaging as characters, and the books settled down and became more thoughtful and relatable. The clincher was that the two older middle grade grandkids were devoted fans, and since the Big Nate books are cheerful, upbeat, and basically good hearted and good humored, that was enough for me.

But, oh, littlest brother, at age four, was on the outs looking in. He actually sat with his bros one day looking through a Nate book and reading aloud, literally, "blah, blah, blah". Enter "Little" Big Nate. It's a short, easy read that features simple rhyming, and a much younger version of Nate. In this one Little Big Nate gets a new set of crayons and tries out drawing different sorts of creatures. The drawings are fun, the text is basic, and the whole project is colorful and upbeat.

And now Tertius can read a Nate book while Primus and Secundus read theirs. Great.

(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)

"Little Big Nate Draws a Blank" is a cute book. The plot is basic and straightforward, which makes this a perfect book for toddlers and early preschoolers. The rhyme scheme is basic and well-executed. This is a fun and fast read.

Very cute children's book. The rhymes and pictures Nate draws are cute and quirky. It is only 8 pages though.

#LittleBigNate #NetGalley

With this brief volume Peirce shifts his popular Big Nate story line to a time when Nate is even younger. "Little Big Nate Draws a Blank" has a clear purpose and direction and hits the mark for its target audience with humor and simplicity. Recommended.

Little Big Nate
By: Lincoln Peirce

I will post this review on Goodreads and on twitter (once this book is released. I will post this on my instagram as well.

This is a lovely book for kids. I am a mother of two (one is three and half years old and other is one and half years old). I showed this book to both of them. Due to its beautiful bright colours and wonderful illustrations, this book visually appealing for both of them and it made them happy.

This book encouraged my elder one to grab his crayons and tried to draw few animals on his own. So this might help kids to improve their motor skills. This book is so relatable. It is super cute to see Nate tired after drawing pictures.

The Nate’s expression are so cute and amazing in the entire book when he draws several animal images and tells hilarious this about them (Toad so bumpy and Octopus so inky) for instance. All in all, this book is a delight for the kids of all ages.

Fans of the Big Nate comic strip series - especially adult fans of Nate's world and creator Lincoln Peirce's extremely funny penchant for snarky humor - will want to start their own kids or nieces/nephews off right with this colorful board book inspired by the day Little Nate gets a big new box of crayons, and tries to figure out what to draw. Illustrated with large, child-like drawings of Nate's various artwork that kids will have fun trying to duplicate themselves, this is a delightful introduction to both Nate as a character and the world of using your creative/artistic imagination in particular. Though geared toward kids up to age three, Little Big Nate: Draws a Blank is a worthy addition to anyone's collection of volumes featuring the often-hilarious, most self-absorbed little hellion to hit grade school in a long, long time. Words fail me when trying to describe just how much I love this kid. 5/5 stars

NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

The author of the New York Times bestselling Big Nate series introduces a younger version of this adventurous, mischievous, wildly popular character!

This delightful board book will have kids grabbing their crayons and paper and creating their own fun illustrations.

Little Big Nate receives a new pack of crayons. As he opens them up his imagination kicks into gear and begins running wild. He decides to draw a dog.... noooo... too hairy. Ok then, a shark...noooo... too scary. A toad? naaaa... too bumpy. A cricket? no way... too jumpy! No matter what animal he draws he changes his mind and withdraws it. Oh my. Will Nate ever be happy with the animal choices that he creates? Not looking good, and his artistic attempts are exhausting.

The illustrations are bright and bold and the animals that Nate creates seem animated. The simple rhyming text will keep kids engaged and giggling. It is a short book that I am sure kids will love.