Patrick McDonnell is the creator of Thank You and Good Night, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters' Monster, and Me...Jane, a Caldecott Honor Book. He is also the creator of the internationally syndicated comic strip Mutts, which inspired his picture books The Gift of Nothing, Hug Time, and others. He lives in New Jersey.
Praise for Tek:
*"McDonnell (Thank You and Goodnight) plays fast and loose with the
historical record in this playful cautionary tale...ever-cute
creatures deliver the story's tech-addiction message with a grin,
and clever references abound."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for Thank You and Good Night: A Publishers Weekly Best
Picture Book of 2015A BCCB Best Children's Book of 2015
*"This picture book's satisfyingly soft illustrations...feel just
right for its plush language and darling characters and
content....Small listeners will nestle deep under their covers
feeling thankful for tender books that make bedtime a pleasure."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
*"A book that readers of all ages will be thankful
for."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
*"The book's simplicity, gentle rhythms, and easy patterns make it
perfect for bedtime reading....Youngsters who love their stuffed
animals will particularly latch onto this, and parents who want to
promote nocturnal tranquility (or those with their own fond
memories of Pooh Bear) will appreciate this little gem as
well."--BCCB, starred review
*"This delightful bedtime story extols the virtues of friendship
and of being grateful for simple pleasures."--School Library
Journal, starred review
"Fun and lively."
--The New York Times Book Review
"McDonnell blends the prehistoric with the present to send a clever
reminder to young readers that beyond their electronic realm there
is a world waiting to be explored.... Good, snarky fun for parents
and kids."
--Booklist
"The style and whimsy of the images are...charming."
--School Library Journal
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