Synopses & Reviews
An ordinary bubble may seem pretty harmless to you. To the monsters of La La Land, however, a fragile, shimmering bubble is an object of terror, and when the frightening habits of bubbles are detailed by a fear-mongering monster, Yerbert, Froofle, and Wumpus run away and cry. But with encouragement from the narrator and from readersand#8212;and#8220;Go on, Wumpus, you can do it. (Tell Wumpus he can do it.)and#8221;and#8212;the three learn to confront their fears and triumph over the bubbles! An original, offbeat, and giggle-inducing take on conquering fears from the New York Times best-selling team responsible for the groundbreakingand#160;Those Darn Squirrels! books.
Review
*and#160;"Rubin's voice-over narrator counsels Yerburt, Froofle, and Wumpus through their anxiety, coaching them, therapist-style, through their first encounter with actual bubbles. Salmieri's pen-and-ink lines give unexpected delicacy to the story [and] readers will take the hint about unreasonable fears, theyand#8217;ll be back for giggle-fueled rereadings."
--Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"The fearful Wild Thingand#8211;like monsters are comically depicted, and their problems are resolved with perfect pacing."
--School Library Journal
"Funny words and pictures combine to delight . . . this amusing romp will encourage young readers to put their own fears in perspective."
--The Wall Street Journal
"Big Bad Bubble might help kids get a bit of perspective on their own fears, and should certainly make them laugh at bedtime and#8212; that moment when the monsters and#8212; or whatever lurks under their particular beds and#8212; start to worry them."
--The New York Times
Synopsis
Did you know that monsters love to
scribble,
scribble,
mix,
dance,
and
wiggle
Why?
Because monsters love to make new colors
Celebrate along with the hilarious monsters in this wild and energetic picture book from author-illustrator Mike Austin. Mixing and discovering color has never been so much fun
Synopsis
An explosively bright and colorful picture book with lots of kid appeal
Did you know that monsters love to scribble, scribble, mix, dance, and wiggle?
Why? Because monsters love to make new colors
Celebrate along with the hilarious monsters in this wild and energetic picture book. Mixing and discovering color has never been so much fun Sure to spark the imaginative artist in everyone.
Monsters Love Colors is a good companion to such favorites as Herve Tullet's Mix It Up and Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's Monsters Love Underpants.
Plus check out Monsters Love School by Mike Austin
Synopsis
Did you know that monsters love to
scribble,
scribble,
mix,
dance,
and
wiggle!
Why?
Because monsters love to make new colors!
Celebrate along with the hilarious monsters in this wild and energetic picture book from author-illustrator Mike Austin. Mixing and discovering color has never been so much fun!
Synopsis
Four monsters have to confront their worst fearand#8212;bubblesand#8212;and are gently nudged into facing bubbles head-on. Aand#160;fresh and funny look at overcoming fears from a best-selling team.
About the Author
Mike Austin is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He is the author of the digital children's book app
A Present for Milo, which has garnered raves and recognition on NPR, in
USA Today, and on MSNBC. He has created artwork for the
Wall Street Journal,
Boys' Life magazine, and more. He lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with his wife, their two children, a cat named Milo, and a dog named Prudence. This is his first book for HarperCollins.
Mike Austin is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer. He is the author of the digital children's book app A Present for Milo, which has garnered raves and recognition on NPR, in USA Today, and on MSNBC. He has created artwork for the Wall Street Journal, Boys' Life magazine, and more. He lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with his wife, their two children, a cat named Milo, and a dog named Prudence. This is his first book for HarperCollins.