Adam Rubin est un auteur célébré pour sa narration ludique et inventive. Ses œuvres explorent souvent des scénarios excentriques et humoristiques, caractérisés par un esprit vif et des rebondissements inattendus. Rubin manie magistralement le langage et le rythme, créant des récits captivants qui fascinent les lecteurs de tous âges. Son approche créative de l'écriture, nourrie par son expérience dans la publicité et sa fascination pour les illusions, confère à ses livres un style distinctif et mémorable.
Old Man Fookwire is a grump. The only thing he likes to do is paint pictures
of the birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every
winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by
putting up beautiful birdfeeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately,
the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The
conflict escalatesuntil the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up
with a plan that completely charms the old grump.
All winter long, those darn squirrels annoyed grumpy Old Man Fookwire with their antics. But now that it's spring and his beloved birds are back, nothing can spoil his good mood--until a cat named Muffins arrives next door. Muffins terrifies the birds and interrupts Fookwire's painting. He even gives the squirrels wet willies! How can this bully be stopped? Someone had better come up with a plan.It's brains versus brawn in this hilarious picture book, and the results surprise everyone. Except, perhaps, those darn squirrels.
Old Man Fookwire's one pleasure in life is painting the birds in his backyard. When fall arrives and the birds fly south, Fookwire is desolate. The squirrels are curious: Where are the birds going, and what do they do once they get there? With their usual ingenuity and engineering skills, the squirrels devise a way to follow the birds to their destination, a tropical paradise.A wonderful time is had by all--all but grumpy Old Man Fookwire, alone at home. But the squirrels have a solution for that, too. Readers will revel in this third off-the-wall comedy featuring Old Man Fookwire, a lot of birds, and those darn squirrels.
The book delves into a gripping narrative that intertwines suspense and emotional depth. It features complex characters facing pivotal choices that challenge their morals and relationships. Themes of resilience and redemption are explored, set against a backdrop that enhances the tension and stakes. Readers will be drawn into a world where every decision has significant consequences, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate intricate storytelling and character development.
While Raccoon is eating pizza at his secret pizza party, he sees a mascarde party going in the house below him so he finds a mask to wear and joins the party.
As Rubin puts it, 'dragons love diapers. I mean, tacos. Dragons love tacos. /
Heck, everyone loves tacos.' Most young readers, even those in diapers, would
agree. - Kirkus Reviews This sequel's dialed-up energy and absurdity remain a
tasty-and very funny-combination. - Publishers Weekly This zany companion
promises to be as gut-bustingly ridiculous and yes-I'll-gladly-read-it-again-
and-again entertaining as the first. - PopSugar
From the creators of the New York Times bestseller Dragons Love Tacos comes a
rollicking, rhyme-tastic, interactive high five competition - starring YOU!
Fans of the best-selling Dragons Love Tacos will devour Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri’s newest story, a hilarious picture book about robots that magically transforms into a super shiny metal ROBO-BOOK. FACT: Robots are awesome. They have lasers for eyes, rockets for feet, and supercomputers for brains! Plus, robots never have to eat steamed beans or take baths, or go to bed. If only there were some sort of magical “Robo-Sauce” that turned squishy little humans into giant awesome robots… Well, now there is. Giggle at the irreverent humor, gasp at the ingenious fold-out surprise ending, and gather the whole family to enjoy a unique story about the power of imagination. It’s picture book technology the likes of which humanity has never seen!
Don't miss the #1 New York Times bestseller everyone is raving about! From the wild and wonderful imagination of the author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious, irresistible middle grade debut, a collection of six totally different stories with the same exact name.In these six stories, set in six distinct worlds, you'll meet a boy and his robot nanny traveling the globe in search of the world's tastiest treat, a child mechanical prodigy who invents the freshest dessert ever, and an evil ice cream truck driver who strikes fear in the heart of every kid in town.You'll be transported to a beachside boardwalk with an ice cream stand run by a penguin, a hilltop realm ruled by a king with a sweet tooth, and a giant alien space lab with a lone human subject who longs for a taste of home.Each story features black-and-white interior illustrations from a different artist, including Daniel Salmieri, Charles Santoso, Liniers, Emily Hughes, Nicole Miles, and Seaerra Miller, making this book unlike any you've ever seen. So grab a cup or a cone, and watch out for brain freeze! You'll definitely want to save room for this treat.
