From the author of I Don't Want to Be a Frog comes a hilarious new picture book that asks readers to solve one very important mystery
Dev Petty used to be a painter in movies—such as the
Matrix films and others—but now she is the author of many books for
children, including I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and its companion
titles. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ruth Chan spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada and her
teens in China before studying art and education and working with
youth and families in underserved communities. She is the author
and illustrator of The Alpactory: Ready, Pack, Go! and Thank You,
Neighbor! She now writes and illustrates full-time in Brooklyn, New
York.
**STARRED REVIEW**
"'HOORAY, CAKE!' says Mr. Tortoise. And hooray for Petty and Chan,
whose comic hearts beat as one in this impeccably paced story told
in graphic novel panels. With deadpan dialogue and endearingly
goofy character-focused art, they’ve created a funny and loving
salute to friendship, critical thinking, longevity, and cake."
*Publishers Weekly*
Striking the right balance between joyful irreverence and absurd,
quirky humor, this provides obvious opportunities both in storytime
and classrooms, as the animal pals bring liveliness to a stealthy
math lesson. Layout is used effectively, with initial panels that
provide structure, then alternate with full spreads that emphasize
the humor and whimsy of the story.
*The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books*
Mr. Tortoise’s emotions, which range from excited to thoughtful to
confused to triumphant, dance across his face from panel to panel,
and his friends are vibrant with enthusiasm. . .Anyone who’s ever
had to wait for a treat will empathize.
*The Horn Book Magazine*
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