Carnivores
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
No. of pages 40
Published: 2013
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2013 by Chronicle Books .
Aaron Reynolds works full-time as a speaker/presenter and teacher. He has written many great books for kids: Chicks and Salsa, Buffalo Wings, Superhero School, and the Joey Private Eye graphic novel series. Jeremy Tankard is an author and illustrator of children's books. Dan Santat is the Caldecott Award winning illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle . He lives in California.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Buckeye Children's Book Award - Grades K-2
This book was recognised in the Grades K-2 category by the Buckeye Children's Book Award.
Georgia Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Georgia Children's Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
Black-Eyed Susan Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
This book was recognised by the Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award.
"Will young readers swallow such a tongue-in-cheek take on the importance of self-acceptance? With relish."--Kirkus Reviews
"Irreverent and decidedly Darwinian humor pioneered by the likes of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith . spoofing everything from foodie trends to self-actualization."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Will be a favorite for rowdy read-alouds. chuckle-inducing from cover to cover."-School Library Journal
"An irreverent, toothsome tale championing self acceptance."--Jama Kim Rattigan, Alphabet Soup Blog
"The underlying theme for young readers, of course, is being yourself and accepting who you are."--Reading Today