Synopses & Reviews
Its raining.
Theres nothing to do.
Ruben is bored.
But things start looking up when his grandmother gives him and his little brother some gum.
Gum is fun. Theres just one problem with gum—it tends to make a mess!
Uh-oh. . . .
Review
“Packs plenty of pop.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Working with a stripped-down palette of black, white, red and bubblegum pink, Cordell's (Mighty Casey) first solo effort evokes irrepressible boyhood with laughs throughout.”—Publishers Weekly
“Irresistible…graphically dynamic.”—San Francisco Chronicle
Review
Praise for Trouble Gum:
A BookPage Best Book of 2009
“Packs plenty of pop.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Working with a stripped-down palette of black, white, red and bubblegum pink, Cordell's (Mighty Casey) first solo effort evokes irrepressible boyhood with laughs throughout.” —Publishers Weekly
“Irresistible…graphically dynamic.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“The simple story line and liberal use of white space open plenty of opportunities for Cordells winsome art to generate laughs. Even better are the sound effects bouncing around each page, from the “smak smak smik smak” of chewing to the “shuff . . . uff . . . whuff” of bubble blowing. A few understated sibling notes sneak into the minimal presentation as well, making this book more than just a pure giggle-maker.” —Booklist
Synopsis
It's raining.
There's nothing to do.
Ruben is bored.
But things start looking up when his grandmother gives him and his little brother some gum.
Gum is fun. There's just one problem with gum it tends to make a mess
Uh-oh. . . .
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Synopsis
Gum has never been so charming as it is in this book that started out as a sketch of a pig blowing a big pink bubble from an author/artist whose vision is unique, and whose humor is dead-on for children and parents alike. Full color.
Synopsis
Two little pigs playing with their gum get in BIG trouble!
About the Author
Matthew Cordell has illustrated several picture books, including Toby and the Snowflakes by Julie Halpern, Righty and Lefty by Rachel Vail, and Mighty Casey by James Preller. Trouble Gum is his first book as author and illustrator. He lives in the suburbs of Chicago with his lovely wife, adorable daughter, and their generally well-mannered cat.