Andrew Clements

Big Al and Shrimpy Andrew Clements

Brief Description: In this companion to "Big Al, " readers meet Shrimpy, the smartest fish in all the sea. Although Shrimpy wants to be just like Big Al, admired and respected by all, the other fish want nothing to do with someone so tiny. Only when Big Al's life is in danger can Shrimpy prove that, despite his size, he is smart and able and the best friend any fish could have. Full-color illustrations. Review Quotes: "School Library Journal"There is magnificence to Yoshi's work that matches Clements' international story of friendship. Review Quotes: "School Library Journal"There is magnificence to Yoshi's work that matches Clements' international story of friendship. Review Quotes: "School Library Journal" There is magnificence to Yoshi's work that matches Clements' international story of friendship. Marc Notes: Shrimpy learns that even though he may be small, he can still make a big difference to his friend, Big Al. Publisher Marketing: In the wide blue sea there was a very clever fish named Shrimpy. You could not find a smarter fish. But Shrimpy was also very, very small. Poor Shrimpy! He wants to be like Big Al, loved and adored by all the other fish. But who would want to be friends with such a teeny, tiny fish? Big Al, that's who! He's big and scary-looking, and he remembers what it was like to be friendless. Still, all the other fish think Shrimpy's just a nuisance. Then one day, when Big Al's life is in danger, Shrimpy is the only one brave enough and smart enough to save the day. Suddenly, everyone can see that friends come in all shapes and sizes and Shrimpy turns out to be the best friend any fish could want! Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 07/01/2002 pg. 951 (EAN 9780689842474, Hardcover)

PW Notes and Reprints 08/19/2002 pg. 92 (EAN 9780689842474, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 11/01/2002 pg. 119 (EAN 9780689842474, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 29 (EAN 9780689842474, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 29 (EAN 9780689842474, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 08/19/2002 (EAN 9780689842474, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 10/10/2005 pg. 64 (EAN 9781416903666, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Clements, Andrew Andrew Clements taught in the public schools near Chicago for seven years before moving East to begin a career in publishing and writing. He lives in Westborough, Massachusetts.