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Rules of the House
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By Mac Barnett
Illustrated by Matt Myers
Cover design or artwork by Matt Myers
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- Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD
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Now Ian is faced with a thorny question: What if saving your sister means breaking the rules?
From the New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Matthew Myers comes a hilarious tale of sibling rivalry, moral complexity, and disgruntled monsters, perfect for sharing with your own favorite rulebreakers.
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 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
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
“Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy?.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Praise for Oh No!
* “A must-have.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Praise for Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem
“Definitely funny and slyly subversive.”
–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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PRAISE FOR BILLY TWITTERS AND HIS BLUE WHALE PROBLEMPublishers Weekly
"[T]ons of fun." -
PRAISE FOR BILLY TWITTERS AND HIS BLUE WHALE PROBLEMSchool Library Journal
"[Y]oung readers will likely enjoy the ridiculous premise, and the many whale facts worked seamlessly into the tale." -
PRAISE FOR BILLY TWITTERS AND HIS BLUE WHALE PROBLEMKirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Definitely funny and slyly subversive." -
PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LIONSchool Library Journal
"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." -
PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LIONBooklist
"[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." -
PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LIONPublishers Weekly
"[R]at-a-tat dialogue and fresh visuals should keep it at the top of the bedtime pile." -
PRAISE FOR CHLOE AND THE LIONKirkus Reviews
"This meta-picture book offers plenty of sly giggles ." -
PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYSSchool Library Journal
"Barnett is back with a zany interactive counting book that's sure to tickle youngsters' funny bones." -
PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYSKirkus Reviews
"[A] kinetic, raucous read-aloud ." -
PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYSBooklist
"[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." -
PRAISE FOR COUNT THE MONKEYSPublishers Weekly, starred review
* "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." -
PRAISE FOR MUSTACHEBulletin of the Center for Children?s Books
"Youngsters will get a kick out of this kingly comedy ." -
PRAISE FOR MUSTACHESchool Library Journal
"[T]his royal romp of a story contains some subtle messages behind the hilarity." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN!School Library Journal
"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." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN!Horn Book
"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." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN!Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "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." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO! NOT AGAIN!Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution and abounding in creative touches, this will surely spark student spinoffs." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO!School Library Journal
"[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." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO!Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "A must-have." -
PRAISE FOR OH NO!Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Santat and Barnett collaborate seamlessly on this slapstick adventure ."
- On Sale
- Aug 4, 2016
- Page Count
- 48 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9781368004428
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