Synopses & Reviews
It's hard being the only sheep in class. Even so, Johnny Mutton refuses to follow the herd. His sweet sense of humor, sheer delight in life's simple pleasures, and unexpected triumphs are the stuff of legend. Whatever the adventure, Johnny's incredible zest for all that is ordinary showcases why he's
so him--and why no one can resist his zany charm. Johnny will tickle your funny bone--and leave you wondering just what he'll think of next.
Fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants will have a new laugh-aloud hero to root for in this collection full of zany illustrations, jokes, and wild fun.
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andquot;The full-color graphic panels are stagy and cartoony and silly in just the right way. Fifteen graphic stories collected in one tight package for a new generation of fans.andquot;
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andquot;Good for both a laugh and for a reflection on self-determination and respect.andquot;
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"Zany . . . upbeat and nonchalantly wise."--
School Library Journal"Graced with Proimos' zippy dialogue and antic, brightly colored art . . .Readers will be enamored."--Booklist
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Praise for
The Many Adventures of Johnny Mutton:
"Silly? Yes! Funny? That, too. It's hard not to like a story in which the baby left on a human momma's doorstep is a sheep. . . . More Johnny, please."--Booklist
Synopsis
Three comic books in one, this graphic collection of The Many Adventures of Johnny Mutton, Johnny Mutton, He's So Him!, and Mutton Soup: More Adventures of Johnny Muttonand#160;willand#160;tickle the funny bone from beginning to end. Includes a new bonus story about the boy-sheep Johnny Mutton and an author QandA.
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Fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man and Captain Underpants will have a new laugh-aloud hero to root for in this collection full of zany illustrations, jokes, and wild fun.
It's hard being the only sheep in class. Even so, Johnny Mutton refuses to follow the herd. His sweet sense of humor, sheer delight in life's simple pleasures, and unexpected triumphs are the stuff of legend. Whatever the adventure, Johnny's incredible zest for all that is ordinary showcases why he's so him--and why no one can resist his zany charm. Johnny will tickle your funny bone--and leave you wondering just what he'll think of next.
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It's hard being the only sheep in class. Even so, Johnny Mutton refuses to follow the herd.
Whether bringing a gift to his teacher, creating an outrageous Halloween costume, or enduring a game of basketball, Johnny always manages to find success by doing things just a bit differently. His sweet sense of humor, sheer delight in life's simple pleasures, and unexpected triumphs are the stuff of legend.
So join Johnny Mutton, Momma, Mr. Slopdish, and Gloria Crust on this wild and woolly adventure. But be sure to watch out for those scary fake teeth!
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Plunge into the silliest, laugh-out-loudiest, most heart-warmingest soup ever with readers' favorite sheep.
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He's zany! He's endearing! He's one-of-a-kind Johnny Mutton, the lovable sheep who thinks he's a boy. Now Johnny's back with more wacky and heartwarming comic adventures. Whether he's playing a game of hide-and-seek with an unexpected surprise, attemping a new world record, or failing "manners" classes, Johnny will tickle your funny bone--and leave you wondering just what he'll think of next.
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Johnny Mutton, that crazy sheep in boy's clothing, rides again. This time he's saving the universe from the Sweet Baby Doll 5000, bobbing for broccoli at his best friend's birthday party, and spreading world peace with cupcakes. But whatever the adventure, Johnny's incredible zest for all that is ordinary showcases why he's
so him--and why no one can resist his zany charm. Just beware of his momma's secret weapon. . . .
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Johnny Mutton is certain to inspire helpless giggling in this heart-melting yet laugh-aloud-silly collection of adventures.
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He's zany. He's good-hearted. He's one-of-a-kind. Johnny Mutton, a sheep in kid's clothing, will keep readers in stitches as he enthusiastically greets each new day. Sometimes misunderstood but always genuine, Johnny Mutton once again takes readers on his hilarious, heartwarming, and
very wacky adventures.
Johnny Mutton will have readers of all ages laughing out loud and gasping for air--he's just so him!
About the Author
James Proimos is a well-known author, illustrator, and cartoonist. He has written screenplays for Nickelodeon and created several TV shows, and also designed and co-created Taco Bell's popular animated spokespets Nacho and Dog. Proimos started Welcome Literary in 2011 to develop smart, short books for teens and younger kids. James lives with his family and TV in Maryland. http://welcomeliterary.blogspot.com/