ISBN: 9781524770723
Editorial: Anne Schwartz Books
Autor: Lloyd-Jones, Sally
Año de edición: 2022
N° Paginas: 44
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: “The grouchiest character since the Grinch." —School Library Journal, starred reviewA hilarious, heartwarming picture book from a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator about a tiny king who grows into a big-hearted monarch after he banishes almost his entire court from the palace.Tiny Cedric, King ME the First does not like being small. AT ALL. So he decides to banish anyone taller than him from his palace. Which is everyone, basically. The only ones left are the babies. And now they’re in charge of the Royal Duties!How will Cedric cope—especially now that he must kiss boo-boos and read bedtime stories? Will he become a kinder, gentler, BIGGER king?Filled with colorful illustrations and ensuing hi-jinks, this charming picture book is perfect for children of all ages AND sizes!From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 1-There are many age groups who will adore this story, adults among them, but for typical first-grade absurdity, Tiny Cedric wins. This is the tale of a tiny, tiny king, who banishes anyone taller than he is from the palace, and that's everyone. Only babies are left behind, and, as Cedric quickly learns, babies are always the boss. He tries to have a meeting, "But the baby presiding over meetings fell asleep in her porridge. The Royal Librarian kept eating the books. The Royal Scribe only knew scribbling. The Royal Dresser just kept undressing herself. And the Royal Taster ate everything. It wasn't satisfactory." The deadpan narration will have children shrieking as Cedric, despite fun house mirrors that make him appear taller than he is, discovers that ruling isn't all it's cracked up to be. With so many details to pore over on hilarious spreads of royal havoc, readers may not immediately notice that the tiny king becomes servant to the babies, and copes by ordering parents back to the building. They arrive, but it's too late. The king has taken to cuddling, and is too busy tending children to notice that they grow up and tower over him. VERDICT This original story will have readers cackling through diaper wars, milk and cookies, and the reformation of the grouchiest character since the Grinch. An essential purchase.-Kimberly Olson Fakihα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.ReviewPraise for TINY CEDRIC:“...positively brim[s] with humor.” —The Wall Street Journal★ "[A] message of self-love and human connection." —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "This original story will have readers cackling through diaper wars, milk and cookies, and the reformation of the grouchiest character since the Grinch." —School Library Journal, starred review"The fairy tale is well constructed and smartly told, with hidden jokes and layers to appreciate.” —Booklist"A valuable message about isolation and community, delightfully delivered.” —Kirkus Reviews"The overall message of general fairness and mutual respect, delivered through humor and whimsy, remains timeless.” —The Horn BookAbout the AuthorSALLY LLOYD-JONES is the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Be a Baby . . . by Me, the Big Sister. She is also the author of mega-bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible. Sally's other picture books include, Goldfish on Vacation and Poor Doreen, as well as Look, I Wrote a Book! which The Wall Street Journal called a "charmer." Sally spent her childhood in Africa and England and now lives in NYC. Visit her at sallylloyd-jones.com, and follow @sallylloydjones on Instagram.ROWBOAT WATKINS is the author/illustrator of Rude Cakes, which earned him The Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor, among others. The New York Times described his Most Marshmallows as "exquisite," and Pete With No Pants as "huge fun." Rowboat, a former Maurice Sendak Fellow, lives with his family in Brooklyn. Visit him at rowboatwatkins.com.
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