Invasion of the Ufonuts (Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut)
Bowling Alley Bandit:A Junior Library Guild Selection “A bowling tournament gives the rolling raconteur introduced in the 2003 picture book Arnie the Doughnut fresh scope for wisecracks and wild misadventures. . . . Like triumphant Mr. Bing, Keller walks off with a ‘Stiffy Stu McShiny’ award for this yummy chapter-book series opener.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Keller shrewdly targets hesitant readers with an abundance of goofy comedy.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Arnie, the Doughnut:A Chicago Tribune precinct pick for the holidaysA New York Times Book Review Notable BookA Publishers Weekly Editor's PickA Publishers Weekly Best Children Books 2003A Publishers Weekly Tastiest-and Most Well-Rounded-Title Character Award “Arnie takes destiny into his own hands with vastly entertaining results.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Laurie Keller is a goofball. She’s a genius. She’s a goofball and a genius.”—TheNew York Times Book Review “Keller gives ‘pet food’ a new meaning in this savory outing. . . . So deliciously silly is this confection that few readers will pass up second helpings.”—Kirkus Reviews “Good for a belly laugh.”—Newsday “Arnie is one of the cleverest and funniest books I’ve seen in a long time.”—BookPage “Packed with fun and sprinkled with so many illustrative and humorous asides.”—Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN “In picture books, usually only dogs are as funny as this. Keller doesn’t miss a trick.”—San Diego Union Tribune “Keller’s riotous collages . . . which are filled with gleeful puns, winning characters, and over-the-top silliness, are as manic and fun as a sugar high.”—Booklist “Off-the-wall humor and zany artwork.”—Seattle Post Intelligencer