undefined

From School Library Journal --------------------------- Gr 2–4—Mysterious monsters live around the world, yet you wouldn't know it for sure, because the proof doesn't exist! Blizz Richards, a responsible and fun yeti from Nepal, wants it to remain this way; without the mystery, how else would people remember magic? However, a hidden existence can be lonely, so it's time for a Bigfeet reunion. With so many gathered, though, the chance of a ing increases, especially with the determined yet not-so-bright George Vanquist hot on their trail. Blizz speaks directly to readers as he introduces his world, deftly explaining what a yeti is, as well as the nature of cryptids. These funny, made-up facts will fascinate kids. At several points, the narration switches to other characters, including the bumbling George Vanquist. Plenty of random, wacky humor is hidden under the guise of a serious tone. Of note is one ironic scene where the cryptids search for Bigfoot. Accompanying the text are equally amusing illustrations featuring circular eyes and wide-mouthed expressions. These fill much of the page and on occasion include panels. Larger spreads caption many of the objects, giving quick description to this world, as well as providing more random laughs. Fans of the "Bad Kitty" and "Captain Underpants" titles will certainly love the first in this series of illustrated chapter books.—Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ Praise for I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN "Waves of exuberance flow out of this crowd-pleaser, in which a squid proudly points out how much bigger it is than any shrimp, clam, octopus or fish in the neighborhood." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Sherry renders his hero and habitat in bright colors and bold, simple shapes that will be surefire eye magnets for preschoolers...." -Publishers Weekly, starred review Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) About the Author ---------------- Kevin Sherry is the author and illustrator of many children's picture books, most notably I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN which received starred reviews in PUBLISHERS WEEKLY and KIRKUS, and won an original artwork award from the Society of Illustrators. He's a man of many interests: a chef, an avid cyclist, the founder of online screen-printing company Squidfire, and a performer of hilarious puppet shows for kids and adults. Kevin lives with his two pet rats, Noodles and Torch, in Baltimore, Maryland. Read more ( javascript:void(0) )