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First Review... Motorcycling cartoonist Paul Jamiol has done it again with “Bikers Are Animals 2,” a sequel to his “Bikers Are Animals” published in July, 2009. Sub-titled “The Rest of the Crew,” Jamiol brings us another dozen endearing creatures who like to ride motorcycles, including Classik, a coyote who loves antique motorcycles, and Craig, an alligator who would rather ride than hang around a hot swamp all day. As with the first “Animals,” there is a coloring section with all the characters in line art. Jamiol's basic message is one of inclusiveness, joy, and the absence of prejudice. Every motorcyclist with small children or grandkids should gift them this book. It is fun and character-building in an entertaining way that children can enjoy. To read our review of Jamiol's first “Animals” book, go to Motohistory News & Views 7/10/2009. Ed Youngblood - http://www.motohistory.net
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Children's Book...from Paul Jamiol Available at www.bikersareanimals.com About the Book “BIKERS are ANIMALS - A Children’s Book on Motorcycling” by Paul Jamiol is a unique and fun way to introduce young readers to the world of motorcycling. Using a menagerie of cartoon animals in motorcycle dress and riding “cool” motorcycles, the author shows children and parents alike that motorcycle riding is fun and that motorcyclists are intelligent, appealing, hardworking, independent and family-oriented individuals. They are concerned with helping others and working together, regardless of who or what they are. The characters in this riding adventure speak to the child by what they do. Their brief little stories tell of what they love, and how motorcycles and riding enhance their lives and their relationships. The emphasis is on safety, working together and caring about yourself, others and your motorcycle. The animals are of different species and get along well, mirroring the human experience of understanding that the differences in people make us all a little better. Some of the animals are large and some are small but their pride in what they do is evident. Each character has his/her own individual look and their own individual motorcycle. They ride, form clubs for fun, build motorcycles, and enjoy different rides for different reasons. The author refused to talk down to kids with this book. He uses motorcycling terms and descriptions all through the book. He tries to show the odd humorous side of each animal in both drawings and text. Each has a name as unique as who they are. There is a Motorcycling Tips page for kids from the Bikers are Animals Safety Team. Towards the end of the book, at the Bikers are Animals Garage, there is even a special section with line drawings of several characters. Here, the parent can photocopy the page for the child and give them a chance to use their creativity by coloring them in for themselves. Many in public view motorcyclists as big burly animals who care about nothing but themselves. In reality, it just ain’t so. Jamiol’s book shows both the parent and child that motorcycling is fun and that you absolutely cannot judge a person by who they are or what they look like. Reviews "Bikers are animals," a term that adults might use in the pejorative sense, has been turned by writer and artist Paul Jamiol into a book for children that brings joy and amusement while promoting safe riding... Jamiol's community of motorcycle-riding fauna will keep young readers enthralled. It answers some of the questions about motorcycles that their parents may not be able to answer. Ed Youngblood - Ed Youngblood's Motohistory BIKERS are ANIMALS – A Children’s Book on Motorcycling by Paul Jamiol is a children’s book on animals, motorcycling and motorcycle safety... Paul creates a dozen colorful, unique, lovable critter characters riding various kinds of very colorful, detailed bikes. Each character has a personality and little story, and are as diverse as the bikes. Delightful and entertaining! At the end of the book there are pages of his characters that kids can color. His love for biking and the open road really comes through. It’s a perfect gift for your child or grandchild. Jen Grady - TheZoo Teach your children well - The subtitle of Paul Jamiol’s book is, “A Children’s Book on Motorcycling.” But it’s a lot more than that. A book intended to teach, expose, or demonstrate simple motorcycling to kids wouldn’t have the quantity and depth of between-the-lines commentary about the entire lifestyle as BIKERS are ANIMALS does. Author Jamiol obviously wants to instill some serious cultural love and respect here; to impart wisdom well beyond things like what a motorcycle is and how it operates. Bill Hayes - Thunderpress.net
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