King Kong's Cousin
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King Kong's Cousin by Mark Teague
You know King Kong, but have you heard of his cousin? From bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague, meet Junior, King Kongs cousin!
"This is a cozy family read to enjoy together and reiterates the vital lesson that even small people can do great thingsA timeless lesson combined with vintage vibes for a comforting read-along." -- Kirkus Reviews * 06/01/2022 *
"Teague (Cat Dog) tells his story with elegance and emotional authenticity; grayscale acrylic art winks at the classic film with details that reward close reading." -- Publishers Weekly * 6/6/2022 *
"Teague’s engaging text, which introduces the cousins through a series of contrasts, leads readers to admire Kong and to love Junior. A rewarding picture book that's fun for reading aloud." -- Booklist * 8/1/2022 *
"In a charming nod to black-and-white films, Teague’s illustrations depict sharp contrasts between Kong’s heroic and exciting life and Junior’s normal one. Young readers will love seeing that Junior can be a hero in his own right. This story would work well for a preschool read-aloud and will be welcomed on the shelves by children who strive to be taller and stronger. An easy purchase for public libraries." -- School Library Journals * 8/12/2022 *
"Teague (Cat Dog) tells his story with elegance and emotional authenticity; grayscale acrylic art winks at the classic film with details that reward close reading." -- Publishers Weekly * 6/6/2022 *
"Teague’s engaging text, which introduces the cousins through a series of contrasts, leads readers to admire Kong and to love Junior. A rewarding picture book that's fun for reading aloud." -- Booklist * 8/1/2022 *
"In a charming nod to black-and-white films, Teague’s illustrations depict sharp contrasts between Kong’s heroic and exciting life and Junior’s normal one. Young readers will love seeing that Junior can be a hero in his own right. This story would work well for a preschool read-aloud and will be welcomed on the shelves by children who strive to be taller and stronger. An easy purchase for public libraries." -- School Library Journals * 8/12/2022 *
Mark Teague is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books include Fly!, King Kong’s Cousin, We Are Going to Be Pals!, You Are Not Sleepy!, and The Case of Old MacDonald and His Farm. He is also the illustrator of Cat Dog, written by Mem Fox; the Bat, Cat & Rat series, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning second book Vacation, written by Ame Dyckman; and the New York Times bestselling How Do Dinosaurs…? series, written by Jane Yolen.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781665912303 |
| ISBN 10 | 1665912308 |
| Title | King Kong's Cousin |
| Author | Mark Teague |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2022-09-29 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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