Starry Safari
Written by Linda Ashman, Illustrated by Jeff Mack
Harcourt, 2005. 978-0152047665
Reviews & Honors
A Texas 2×2 Selection 2006
“A rip-roaring, exciting excursion.” —School Library Journal
“[T]his mini-thriller is proof that imaginations really can go wild.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Preschoolers will giggle with delight.” —Booklist
“Energetic rhymes and action-packed spreads.” —Publisher’s Weekly
About this Story
Racing in my sturdy jeep —
On safari! Beep! Beep! Beep!
Passing fields where zebras feast.
Trailing herds of wildebeest.
I really enjoyed the process of working with Harcourt editor Karrie Oswald and illustrator Jeff Mack on RUB-A-DUB SUB, and asked Karrie about doing a companion book. She liked the idea, so I began mulling over possible settings. After several false starts, I came up with the African Safari idea, which had so much potential for interesting animal encounters and lively illustrations.
As with RUB-A-DUB SUB, I love Jeff’s vibrant colors, adorable animals and the sense of excitement he conveys in his paintings. And I love how he captures this girl’s adventurous spirit.
Illustrations copyright 2005 by Jeff Mack. Harcourt.