Overview

Now in board book! An inventive Stone Age boy takes matters into his own hands in a humorous, satisfying story for every young child who wants something NOW. (Ages 3-6) ""Me hungry!"" the boy pleads. ""Me busy,"" say his preoccupied mom and dad. So the boy decides to go hunting, setting his sights on an elusive rabbit, a prickly porcupine, a too-mean tiger, and finally, a like-minded mammoth who's more than happy to help. With comical, energetic illustrations and a simple, repetitive text, this child-friendly tale will have little listeners fully engaged right up to the funny final twist.

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9780763647803

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It would take a heart of stone not to be charmed by the cartoonish Stone Age characters and dialogue in this picture book.--The Horn Book Many kids...will relish the neener-neener turnabout of the ending. Audiences happy!--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Bold colors and figures outlined in black characterize the humorous illustrations that accompany the minimal text. A totally fresh, timeless gem.--School Library Journal

It would take a heart of stone not to be charmed by the cartoonish Stone Age characters and dialogue in this picture book. --The Horn Book Many kids...will relish the neener-neener turnabout of the ending. Audiences happy! --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Bold colors and figures outlined in black characterize the humorous illustrations that accompany the minimal text. A totally fresh, timeless gem. --School Library Journal

Author Information

Jeremy Tankard worked as a graphic designer and commercial illustrator before embarking on a career as a children's book author and illustrator. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, he now lives in Toronto, Canada.

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