Beard Boy
No. of pages 32
Published: 2016
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This book has been graded for interest at 3-5 years.
There are 32 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 2016 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
John Flannery is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. He has had a beard for as long as he can remember, and yes, food does get stuck in it. John lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is his first book. Steven Weinberg is an illustrator and writer who currently lives in the Catskills by way of Brooklyn, Morocco, Beijing and Maine, to name a few. Steven's Rex Finds an Egg! Egg! Egg! , was his debut as a children's author/illustrator. Steven Weinberg writes and illustrates kids' books about dinosaurs, roller coasters, beards, and chainsaws. He lives in the Catskills in New York.
Praise for Beard Boy
"In this well-paced debut, Flannery keeps the tone light-hearted, with Steve Weinberg's freewheeling illustrations -- his thick, loose lines have just the right touch of kid-gone-to-town-with-a-crayon -- adding wonderfully to the festive, affectionate mood."--The New York Times
"Comically charming, this one-of-a-kind story celebrates the unique bond that connects father, son, and facial hair. A refreshing cut for young readers."--Kirkus Reviews
"Flannery debuts with a sweetly goofy story about a young family that includes an emotive boy with a beard fixation...Weinberg (Rex Finds an Egg! Egg! Egg!) works in a playfully disarrayed style, using loose squiggle to outline his characters in bright purple, bringing a jittery energy to the pages."--Publishers Weekly
"Tailor-made for children with a yen to be just like their parental units, this is an inclusive and funny urban alternative to Frank Asch's classic Just Like Daddy."--Booklist
"A befitting tale for Father's Day and a welcome addition to any collection needing amusing and engaging stories about father-child relationships. Ideal for storytime or for one-on-one sharing."--School Library Journal