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Garcia & Colette Go Exploring Hardcover – June 6, 2017

by Hannah Barnaby (Author), Andrew Joyner (Illustrator)
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Exploring outer space and the ocean is exciting, but what if you left something very important at home?

Best friends Garcia and Colette are eager to go exploring, only they can’t agree on where to go. Garcia loves everything about space (Stars! Planets!)­ and Colette is obsessed with the sea (Waves! Fish!).

Staying home is not an option, so they each get busy. Garcia builds a rocket ship that’s snazzy and silver. Colette’s shiny submarine is perfect for deep-sea dives. And they wish each other well on their travels.

It turns out the Milky Way really is amazing and the ocean floor is truly spectacular, but Garcia and Colette both realize they left something very important back home.

Exploring your favorite place can be terrific, but maybe the company is more important than the destination.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    570L
  6. Dimensions
    9.5 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
  7. Publisher
    G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    June 6, 2017
  9. ISBN-10
    0399176756
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0399176753
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★ "[T]he full-speed-ahead enthusiasm of Garcia and Colette is infectious. Telling one story well is enough of a challenge, but this book perfectly balances two stories and the characters within them, adding up to more than the sum."—Kirkus, starred review

"[Garcia & Colette Go Exploring is] full of whimsical, witty illustrations and features several lesson ideas that cover concepts such as adjectives, vocabulary, compare and contrast, biomes, friendship, compromise, and counting backwards from ten."—School Library Connection

"Barnaby has penned an entertaining picture book celebrating creative play and togetherness."—School Library Journal

About the Author

Hannah Barnaby has worked as a children's book editor, a bookseller, and a teacher of writing for children and young adults. She holds an MA in children's literature from Simmons College and an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College. Her first novel, Wonder Show, was a William C. Morris YA Debut Award nominee.

Andrew Joyner is an illustrator, author and cartoonist based in Strathalbyn, South Australia. In 2009 his first picture book was published, The Terrible Plop, written by Ursula Dubosarsky. Since then Andrew has illustrated many more picture books, including Too Many Elephants in this House (also by Ursula Dubosarsky) and The Swap, written by Jan Ormerod. He has also written and illustrated the Boris series of early-reader chapter books, all about a winsome and adventurous warthog. Along with his children's book work, Andrew illustrates regularly for The School Magazine, a literary magazine for younger readers published by the NSW Department of Education. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (June 6, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399176756
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399176753
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 570L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 0.5 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Hannah Barnaby's debut novel, WONDER SHOW, was a William C. Morris Award Finalist in 2013; her second novel, SOME OF THE PARTS, received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly and sold out its first printing in two weeks. Her picture books include BAD GUY, illustrated by Mike Yamada; GARCIA & COLETTE GO EXPLORING, illustrated by Andrew Joyner; THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT SAM, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf; and HOME IS..., illustrated by Frann Preston Gannon (2021). She is also the author of the MONSTER & BOY chapter book series, illustrated by Anoosha Syed.

Hannah has worked as a children's book editor, a bookseller at independent children's bookstores, and a teacher of writing for children and young adults. She holds an MA in Children's Literature from Simmons College and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College, and she was the first Children's Writer-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library. She lives in Charlottesville, VA.

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5.0 out of 5 stars With adorable illustrations by Andrew Joyner
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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Attention, little explorers! Whether your kiddos are fans of outer space or the deep dark sea, one thing is certain: they will adore Hannah Barnaby's newest picture book, Garcia & Colette Go Exploring. With adorable illustrations by Andrew Joyner, this book hits all the right notes, highlighting themes all of our kids love including adventure and, most importantly, friendship.

In Garcia & Colette Go Exploring, the two title characters are having quite the disagreement. Garcia the bunny think space is the coolest, but Colette the fox thinks the sea is where it's at. In order to determine whether space or sea will come out on top, the two decide they must go exploring... alone. Garcia builds a rocket and Collette builds a submarine, and the two embark on their own fantastic adventures to prove to the other that their chosen location is the best. But as they travel, both discover that winning may not be the best answer- especially if it comes at the expense of friendship.

Garcia & Colette Go Exploring is just the sweetest, with illustrations that can't help but bring a smile to your face. I love the parallel structure in which the book is written as it so perfectly emphasizes the differences in each character's journey but also conveys the loneliness each feels without the other. But more importantly, I adore what happens when Garcia and Colette are reunited. Rather than lie and boast about their adventures, they practice honesty and are not ashamed to admit the shortfalls of their respective journeys. It can be quite challenging for our little ones to refrain from "one upping" their friends, but Garcia & Colette Go Exploring handles what could be a sticky situation just perfectly. Even better? The compromise the characters come to at the end of the book.. and the recognition that a friend at your side makes every journey (even one that wasn't your first choice) that much better. Two enthusiastic trunks up!
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Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Never stop exploring.
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
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Garcia & Colette are best friends who love to go exploring, but each thinks a different thing should be explored. Garcia wants to go to space. Colette wants to go under the sea. The friends part ways for their different adventures. The friends love their adventures, but both decide that without the other, exploring is just too lonely. Together they come up with the best compromise -- one that combines elements of what they both love and gives them an excellent place to explore. Fun, beautiful illustrations that capture the emotions and explorations of the friends perfectly.
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Linh
5.0 out of 5 stars Colorful and great story
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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My son loves rockets and submarines. This book captures both in a great story.
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Judy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
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We have had a lot of fun reading and re-reading this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learning Book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
My daughters new favorite book! I love that you detailed every word to create a learning experience.
I love that they came together at the end and solved their differences.
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I love that they came together at the end and solved their differences.
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this one!
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017
This is a really fun book! The illustrations are super cute, and the author does some really impressive things with the text, both with the rich language and the structure that juxtaposes the conflicting adventures of two inventive friends. I read it to my son because he loves adventures and space and the deep sea, but it turned out to be really helpful in working on social skills we've been focusing on: understanding that you can be friends with someone even when your interests don't completely align, and that sometimes it's more important *who* you're playing with than *what* you're playing. It opened up a great discussion about that, so this was a wonderful book all around for us!
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Michael D Howes
5.0 out of 5 stars When best friends argue over which is better - the sea ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2017
When best friends argue over which is better - the sea or space - each goes on a journey to explore their favorite. As Garcia and Colette travel on their parallel adventures, clever readers see that there are similarities to both locations, as well as to the experiences the friends encounter. A just right resolution leaves us feeling that the best adventures are those taken together. Joyner's energetic illustrations and Barnaby's evocative descriptions will have kids asking to read this one again and again.
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Joy Keller
5.0 out of 5 stars This a great story about imagination and exploration
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
This a great story about imagination and exploration!

Friends Garcia and Colette have different ideas about what makes a good adventure, so one goes to space in a rocket, while the other heads to sea in a submarine. Their parallel journeys have a lot in common, and the ending brings the duo together in a satisfying conclusion about friendship. My kids really enjoyed noticing all the similarities between their trips, and it sparked some interesting conversations.
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