Synopses & Reviews
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Oink-a-Doodle
Oink-a-Doodle-Doo
Oink-a-Doodle-Moo
Now you say it back. . . .
A barnyard game of telephone goes wildly wrong in this hilarious picture book that demands to be read out loud.
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Praise for CAT SECRETS: “Theres readalone potential here as well as readaloud, but most of all theres pretend-to-be-a-kitty potential, and kids will find the opportunity irresistible.” Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books
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Praise for CAT SECRETS: “Expressive, high-contrast, high-energy cartoons.” Publishers Weekly
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Praise for CAT SECRETS: “The book has obvious appeal as a read-aloud, with its instructions and large-format cartoons, but it has the intimacy of a story to be read independently.” School Library Journal
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Praise for CAT SECRETS: “Irresistible cartoon art.” ALA Booklist
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“Get ready for many, ever-sillier rereadings.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Czekaj wrings an impressive amount of humor from a simple conceit; the story will likely have children ready to play telephone (or just make some animal noises).” Publishers Weekly
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“This circular tale offers plenty of laughs, and children will love to join in on the wacky string of animal sounds. A great storytime choice....Pass it on.” School Library Journal
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“The simple compositions, dynamic posed animals, bright colors, and large word bubbles will make this as successful with larger groups as it will be with an audience of a few.” Bulletin of the Center for Children & #8217;s Books
About the Author
Jef Czekaj is a cartoonist, children's book author and illustrator, and underground DJ. His comic,
Grampa and Julie: Shark Hunters, ran in
Nickelodeon magazine for more than ten years. Jef's other picture books include
Cat Secrets;
Oink-a-Doodle-Moo;
Hip & Hop, Don't Stop!; and
A Call for a New Alphabet. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Jef Czekaj is a cartoonist, children's book author and illustrator, and underground DJ. His comic, Grampa and Julie: Shark Hunters, ran in Nickelodeon magazine for more than ten years. Jef's other picture books include Cat Secrets; Oink-a-Doodle-Moo; Hip & Hop, Don't Stop!; and A Call for a New Alphabet. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.