I meant Chris Giarrusso at ALA and was wondering why I had not heard of his work prior to now. I picked up this one and found I really enjoyed the lonI meant Chris Giarrusso at ALA and was wondering why I had not heard of his work prior to now. I picked up this one and found I really enjoyed the longer story and the single strips by the characters. The comic bits are more like reading a series of comic strips and though they were fun, I found myself wanting more of the longer story. Definitely will look for more of them.
I love the toon books and recommend them often, but I have mixed feelings about this one. Some children will likely enjoy the silliness that is part oI love the toon books and recommend them often, but I have mixed feelings about this one. Some children will likely enjoy the silliness that is part of this story. But my concern is that for some it might actually be frightening. The looks on the face of Jack (the rabbit) is at times scary...Jack seems scared by what is happening with his new gift/toy. Part of me kept thinking that Zack (the toy in the box) would be a great plot line for the Twilight Zone. Rather than funny this one came across as creepy to me. ...more
This is a create your own type book that requires some getting use to the flow but once you do it is fun to see where everyone takes you. Haven't readThis is a create your own type book that requires some getting use to the flow but once you do it is fun to see where everyone takes you. Haven't read all 3,000 possible stories but the ones I have were fun. Kids will like it once they figure it out....more
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
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