Reviews
PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYS * "This spot-on spoof of counting books is the perfect reward for anyone who's put in a hard day's work with numbers, big or small."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LION "Children old enough to understand the constructs of a book will delight in the comedic deconstruction, and adults will enjoy the references to traditional tales, from King Arthur to Frankenstein."-- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYS "Barnett is back with a zany interactive counting book that's sure to tickle youngsters' funny bones."-- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN! * "Barnett's deadpan prose and Santat's page-popping art hilariously reveal what happens when you mess with history, while delivering a light message about the perils of perfectionism."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LION "[R]at-a-tat dialogue and fresh visuals should keep it at the top of the bedtime pile."-- Publishers Weekly, PRAISE FOR MUSTACHE "[T]his royal romp of a story contains some subtle messages behind the hilarity."-- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR OH NO! "[T]he dialogue balloons, dramatic perspectives, and graphic style bring a true comic-book sensibility to this funny story that's loaded with child appeal."-- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR OH NO! * "Santat and Barnett collaborate seamlessly on this slapstick adventure ."-- Publishers Weekly, starred review, PRAISE FOR MUSTACHE "Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy ."-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LION " This meta-picture book offers plenty of sly giggles ."-- Kirkus Reviews, PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN! "Whether they are shoving paintbrushes up their noses, spray-painting their faces, or stabbing each other with pencils, readers will find these Cave Stooges irresistible."-- Horn Book, PRAISE FOR BILLY TWITTERS AND HIS BLUE WHALE PROBLEM "[Y]oung readers will likely enjoy the ridiculous premise, and the many whale facts worked seamlessly into the tale."-- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LION "[B]eneath the silly surface, children will find a meaningful exposition of just what goes into a successful picture book, and how author, illustrator, and character must collaborate and compromise."-- Booklist, PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN! "This picture book strives to evoke a film, and kids with a fast-paced, visual edge and a keen sense of slapstick will devour it."-- School Library Journal, PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYS "[K]ids will adore Cornell's broadly exaggerated animals, from the toothy monkey grins to the round bottoms of bearded lumberjacks. The whole package has a Saturday-morning-cartoon cheerfulness."-- Booklist, * "Barnett and Myers have created a winning tale of sibling rivalry and, ultimately, loyalty. Barnett's trademark dry humor appears in full force, and Myers' illustrations are wonderfully detailed." -- Booklist, PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN! * "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review