Laurel Snyder is the author of five novels for children and
six picture books. She is an occasional commentator for NPR's All
Things Considered, but most of all, she is a mom. She lives in
Atlanta, Georgia.
Chuck Groenink hails from an overgrown village among the
peat bogs in the north of the Netherlands, where he spent his
formative years climbing trees, drawing, reading, and cycling. He
lives in Syracuse, New York, with his wife and two cats.
[Hungry Jim's] glorious gustatory rampage is a lot of fun.
Groenick's illustrations provide a witty counterpart to the text. a
storytime treat. If you dare.--Horn Book Magazine
In this clever tribute to Maurice Sendak, Snyder and Groenink
gleefully subvert picture book norms by embracing the beastliest
behavior.--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Part Kafkaesque tale and part homage to Maurice Sendak, as noted in
the dedication, this book is a pure delight. A definite celebration
of his style and not an outright copy, this is a must-have for fans
of Sendak who adore tales of wildness; sure to have readers young
and old giggling with joy.--School Library Journal
Rightly and properly dedicated to Maurice Sendak . . . A reassuring
promise that it's OK to be beastly.--Kirkus Reviews
Use this at story hour and expect giggles, shrieks, and
groans.--Booklist
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