In his old school, everyone knew him as the town’s best prankster, but Miles quickly discovers that Yawnee Valley already has a prankster, and a great one. Miles Murphy is not happy to be moving to Yawnee Valley, a sleepy town that’s famous for one thing and one thing only: cows. Readers of any age will hope they stick around for a long time." - Dave Eggers
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This is a very, very funny book full of original and indelible characters, a book that announces the arrival of two very talented duos - Miles and Niles, and Barnett and John. "Have no fear: You don't have to be a cow, like cows, or even know a cow to love The Terrible Two. Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth-why can’t people just see him for him? Jory John and Bob Shea have struck gold in creating a knee-slapping, read-it-again story that will start a valuable discussion about how we treat others and how it feels to be seen as “different." The talented creators of I Will Chomp You! brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster’s hilarious lament. "Jory John and Bob Shea - the creators of I Will Chomp You! - whoop it up in this very funny picture book sure to inspire countless dramatic echoes of I'm no monster!" - Shelf Awareness
Funny and smart, this picture book looks at how names hurt even if you are a monster.” - Waking Brain Cells The twist at the end is wonderful as well. The text is gorgeously written and works beautifully when shared aloud, particularly by someone willing to go full out on the voicing of Floyd. "Two picture book masters come together for their best collaboration yet in this very funny picture book that speaks directly to how stereotyping and labels make someone feel. “The pages pop with nervous energy.” - The Horn Book Magazine As the monster gradually rallies against stereotypes and directs its ire toward readers, the book plumbs even greater depths of humor. Fiendish monsters - and everyone else - rejoice!" - Kirkus "A grand return to a world of endearing monsters from the duo behind I Will Chomp You!. "A perfect choice for a rollicking read-aloud, library collections, and picture book fans everywhere." - School Library Journal starred review Recipient of the Oregon Spirit Book Award Honor Prize Winner of the North Carolina Children's Book Award for 2018 or his feet.Īnd he does lots of other bad things too.īut what happens when a bad seed doesn't want to be bad anymore? Can a bad seed change his baaaaaaaad ways?Īmazon Editor's Pick: a Best Children's Book of the Year selection! A thoughtful, candid look at self-reflection.” - Kirkus When the rogue seed decides 'to be happy' by doing good, it’s not so hard to cheer for him. "Young readers (and some older ones as well) will chuckle at the list of misdeeds, then perhaps wonder whether they’re guilty of such baaaaaaaaaaad behavior themselves, but John aims for more fruitful ground. This charmingly illustrated book would be a comical read-aloud and useful for class or family discussions about manners, behavior, and reputation." - School Library Journal (STARRED review) "This is a story that opens up dialogue about our reactions to life experiences, the consequences of our choices, and the chance to make a change for the better. "This is kid-book humor at its best, both warmhearted and frisky - the kind that leaves adults, too, cracking up and grateful." - The New York Times Davies's spot-on illustrations are both whimsical and tender, adding a feeling of intimacy to John's humor." - The New York TimesĪ Junior Library Guild Selection (Fall 2017)Īn Amazon Best Children's Book of the Month selection "An exhausted bear on the way to bed must fend off the incursions of his chatty, bored, coffee-drinking duck friend in this witty take on trouble in the sleep department. friendly illustrations, Goodnight Already! will be an oft-requested book." - BookPage John's tale offers plenty for readers of all ages.
Duck's energetic appeals will have even the littlest readers laughing. "Author Jory John easily handles the dry humor that has taken over children's literature in recent years. "Children and adults will both delight in John's hysterical picture book that is sure to become a bedtime classic." - Indie Next List Jory John, author of All My Friends Are Dead, and Benji Davies join together to create this standout hilarious picture book that will make bedtime memorable. Meet Duck, Bear's persistent next-door neighbor. Nominated for a 2015 Goodreads Choice Award: Best Picture Book