Product Description

Laurie Berkner is a rock star for kids, and "Victor Vito" is her anthem! Packaged with a CD single of the huge hit song, this book begins when Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco leave their failed Klondike Café in search of zesty new foods from around the 50 states. Kids and parents alike will rock and roll through Henry Cole's hilarious illustrations, singing right along as their favorite song becomes their favorite new book! "With its rhythmic lyrics and refrains, this is a fine choice for group sharing." - School Library Journal

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1656911 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 40 pages

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2--Berkner's children's song is "set to story" in this colorful picture book. Victor and Freddie, two polar bears who own the Klondike Café in Alaska, decide they need to spice up their menu. They close their restaurant, give their walrus cooks and seal waitresses a vacation, hop into a convertible VW bug, and travel around America to find new flavors. From burritos in New Mexico to collard greens in Louisiana, and spaghetti in New York, they load up with different foods. Once home, they are joined by a party of critters at the Café to celebrate their new cuisine. Cole's lush cartoon illustrations sprawl across the pages as the bears take in the scenery and tasty treats during their excursion. Added touches like the vacationing staff lolling on the beach and reading their bosses' postcards enlarge upon the slight lyrics. Children familiar with the song will enjoy the nuttiness of the story and even those who don't know it will appreciate the bears' antics. With its rhythmic lyrics and refrains, this is a fine choice for group sharing and would be fun to pair with the CD for a multimedia storytime.--Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI
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About the Author
LAURIE BERKNER produces fun, sing-along music that helps kids learn. Laurie has released four different albums—Whaddaya Think of That?; Buzz, Buzz; Under a Shady Tree; and Victor Vito. She is featured on the Noggin show Jack's Big Music Show. She lives in NewYork City.