A hilarious story that celebrates the power of books and libraries in the vein ofIt's a Book
It’s Saturday, which means Oskar and Theodore get to go to the library with their dad! It means donuts for breakfast! And it means endless quiet hours lost in stories.
But on this not so quiet Saturday, Oskar and Teddy get a rude surprise when they're interrupted by a five-headed,hangrymonster! Will Oskar ever get to finish his book in peace? Will Teddy ever get to gorge on his donuts? Or might both of them hold the secret weapons to taming the beast?
OHora brings his signature humor and quirkiness to a story with evergreen appeal. This laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for story time.* 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 hisMy Cousin Momoand Ame Dyckman’sWolfie 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 forMy Cousin Momo “Picture books with hip, quirky illustrations that are not just funny but also have plenty of heart are hard to find. The stylishMy Cousin Momoby Zachariah Ol+