A hilarious story that celebrates the power of books and libraries in the vein of It's a Book.
Zachariah OHora is the author-illustrator of the acclaimed No Fits, Nilson! and My Cousin Momo, and the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Wolfie the Bunny. He lives and works in Narberth, PA, with his wife and sons.
* "Lively, detailed, endearing, and bold, the images and text
create an unforgettable reading experience for book digesters
everywhere."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "A delectable read-aloud well worth sharing."—School Library
Journal, starred review
"OHora’s signature retro-style illustrations, as seen in his My
Cousin Momo and Ame Dyckman’s Wolfie the Bunny, boast bold colors
and hilarious details that match his zany story."—Booklist
"OHora brings his playful wit and retro-kitchen-appliance
palette to the story of Theodore and Oskar, whose weekly library
visit takes a green and scaly turn."—Publishers Weekly
"The narrative’s deadpan humor paired with entertaining
speech-bubble dialogue work together with clever page layouts and
detailed art to maximize the book’s silliness."—The Horn Book
"Reluctant readers will really gobble up this book."—School Library
Connection
Praise for My Cousin Momo
“Picture books with hip, quirky illustrations that are not just
funny but also have plenty of heart are hard to find. The stylish
My Cousin Momo by Zachariah OHora has it all.”—The Boston Globe
“OHora’s story soars, encouraging acceptance and being true to
yourself.” —Kirkus Reviews
“OHora could paint stones in the street and make them
funny.”—Publishers Weekly
“Fun details—like Momo’s tiny camera and his cousin’s superhero bat
costume—will delight. A fab offering.” —Booklist
Praise for No Fits, Nilson!
No Fits, Nilson! was The Huffington Post’s Best Picture Book of
2013, a Kirkus Reviews’ Best Picture Book of 2013, a Please Touch
Museum's Kids Choice Book for 2014, a New York Public Library Book
for Reading and Sharing, and the winner of the 2014 Carolyn W.
Field Award!
* “Foot-stomping fit pitchers will take multiple timeouts for this
amusing modern fable.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A visual feast as well as a treat to the ear, this is a book
that’s going to find an audience no matter where it goes.” —Betsy
Bird, School Library Journal Review of the Day
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