Synopses & Reviews
and#160; Itand#8217;s picture day, and the boy at the center of this charming picture book wants to make sure his picture is
perfect. It seems as though everythingand#8217;s going wrong for himand#151;he has bedhead, a stained shirt, and a big scowl on his face. But when he goes up for his picture, he thinks about his terrible appearance, and he smilesand#151;because he secretly wants his picture to be the worst ever taken! But just as he smiles, the photo is snapped and his plan is ruinedand#151;the photo looks great.
Perfectly paired with the larger-than-life silliness of Dan Santatand#8217;s illustrations, this is sure to be a schoolroom favorite. It will come bound with a picture frame in the back so readers can add their own class photos to the book.
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Praise for Picture Day Perfection
"A clever tale about a kid who wants this year to be his showcase for the perfect school picture."
--Kirkus Reviews
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"Colorful yearbook-style endpapers are fun to pore over and even include a place to insert oneand#8217;s own picture, though this feature will be compromised by most library processing. This slapstick picture book will appeal most to school-age kids who will get the jokes peppered throughout the text and the visuals."
--School Library Journal
"The narratorand#8217;s malleable features are in a perpetual state of contortion as he plans his photo disaster and reacts to the series of unfortunate events that conspire to bring him glory. Clever bits such as the scribbled emoticons on his September calendar page, and the sepia- and gray-toned faces that play in his imagination add to the fun."
--The Bulletin of The Center for Childrenand#8217;s Books
Synopsis
It's picture day, and the boy at the center of this charming picture book wants to make sure his picture is perfect. It seems as though everything's going wrong for him--he has bedhead, a stained shirt, and a big scowl on his face. But when he goes up for his picture, he thinks about his terrible appearance, and he smiles--because he secretly wants his picture to be the worst ever taken But just as he smiles, the photo is snapped and his plan is ruined--the photo looks great.
Perfectly paired with the larger-than-life silliness of Dan Santat's illustrations, this is sure to be a schoolroom favorite. It will come bound with a picture frame in the back so readers can add their own class photos to the book.
Praise for Picture Day Perfection
"A clever tale about a kid who wants this year to be his showcase for the perfect school picture."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Colorful yearbook-style endpapers are fun to pore over and even include a place to insert one's own picture, though this feature will be compromised by most library processing. This slapstick picture book will appeal most to school-age kids who will get the jokes peppered throughout the text and the visuals."
--School Library Journal
"The narrator's malleable features are in a perpetual state of contortion as he plans his photo disaster and reacts to the series of unfortunate events that conspire to bring him glory. Clever bits such as the scribbled emoticons on his September calendar page, and the sepia- and gray-toned faces that play in his imagination add to the fun."
--The Bulletin of The Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
From Michael Buckley, the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, and Dan Santat, author-illustrator of
Sidekicks, comes this hilarious picture book starring Kel Gilligan (a.k.a. and#147;The Boy Without Fearand#8221;) that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his and#147;stuntsand#8221; with Evel Knieveland#150;like flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by
himself (without a net!), eat new foods like
broccoli (eww!), and take a bath (gasp!). Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some and#147;stuntsand#8221; of their own.
Praise for Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show:
"The stunned faces on the 'audience' as Kel successfully chews and swallows broccoli are hilarious, and their comments will inspire many giggles... the intended audience will be rolling on the floor laughing at these silly antics... Santatand#8217;s illustrations, are busy, grandiose, loud, and proud, just like Kel Gilligan. They add depth and humor to the action."
and#151;School Library Journal
"Expect demands for multiple readings."
and#151;The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"A fantasy romp destined to please preschoolers and parents alike who are faced with getting through the day-to-day tasks that at times feel insurmountable."
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About the Author
Deborah Diesen is the author of The Pout-Pout Fish, a New York Times bestseller and one of TIMEand#8217;s top 10 childrenand#8217;s books of 2008. She lives in Michigan. Dan Santat is the illustrator of many books for children, including Kel Gilliganand#8217;s Daredevil Stunt Show. He lives in California.