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32 pp.
| Chronicle
| April, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4521-2454-4$16.99
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Illustrated by
Jeremy Tankard.
As he lays waste to a city, Destructosaurus is reprimanded for his bad manners, leaving messes in his wake, etc. The parental voice that admonishes the cuddly reptile eventually softens ("Sorry I yelled. How about a hug, Destructosaurus?"), and mostly all is forgiven. Tankard's rollicking digital illustrations heighten the text's comedy. Share this with destructors of all sizes for a good giggle.
32 pp.
| Chronicle
| August, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-0-8118-6925-6$16.99
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Illustrated by
Jeremy Tankard.
A storytelling child imagines stumbling upon a tiger in the jungle and flees; every subsequent location holds a visual clue to the hiding tiger, and the discoveries keep the child running--until he realizes the yawning tiger just needs a belly rub. Bright, thick-lined ink and digital-media illustrations match the energetic if too-familiar story, which begs to be read aloud.
32 pp.
| Feiwel
| February, 2012
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TradeISBN 978-0-312-64988-3$14.99
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Illustrated by
Jeremy Tankard.
Pig Liam's parents aren't exactly thrilled with his aspirations: "Hello, my name is Liam and I’ll be your Easter Bunny." His big sister has even less patience: "You are a piglet . . . Deal with it." Fortunately, Liam's grandparents (and the Internet) lend a hand in this laugh-out-loud celebration of individuality and imagination. Eye-catching illustrations feature bold black outlines and whimsical touches (Dad sports a handlebar mustache).