The Imposter
Will be published approx. on 7. December 2023
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-358-69706-0 (ISBN)
Description
A laugh-out-loud tale about a skunk who longs for a family, perfect for fans of Gaston and Wolfie the Bunny.
Skunk wants to be a dog. EVERYONE loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he's looking for: a home and a family.
When Skunk sees a "lost" poster for Max the dog, he wonders if he can pass himself off as the missing pet. He enlists the help of three neighborhood critters-a racoon, a cat, and a squirrel-who train him in the art of being a dog with hilarious results. But, uh-oh, there's just one thing Skunk didn't account for . . .
Will it prevent him from finding a home where he belongs?
Perfect for animal lovers.
Message of acceptance and found family, plus lots of humor.
A gateway graphic novel: speech bubbles and paneled art sprinkled throughout will prime visual literacy.
Skunk wants to be a dog. EVERYONE loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he's looking for: a home and a family.
When Skunk sees a "lost" poster for Max the dog, he wonders if he can pass himself off as the missing pet. He enlists the help of three neighborhood critters-a racoon, a cat, and a squirrel-who train him in the art of being a dog with hilarious results. But, uh-oh, there's just one thing Skunk didn't account for . . .
Will it prevent him from finding a home where he belongs?
Perfect for animal lovers.
Message of acceptance and found family, plus lots of humor.
A gateway graphic novel: speech bubbles and paneled art sprinkled throughout will prime visual literacy.
Reviews / Votes
"Collier's artwork blends cartoonish humor with moments of tenderness; this is a funny but sweetly told tale of found family." - Kirkus Reviews"The sweet story of found families is thankfully given a little bite with the squirrel, cat, and racoon trio, who are all clearly living their best human-less lives. Digital illustrations cleverly balance full, saturated spreads with more focused vignettes, giving readers a sense of the comings and goings of the neighborhood while highlighting Skunk and pals' shenanigans." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Collier delights readers with a tale about a skunk trying to find a family. Jovial digital illustrations, humorous facial expressions and dialogue add buoyancy to this tender tale." - Booklist
"With Collier's playful yet adorable pictures to bring the characters to life, this book will find a home among animal lovers and humor fans alike." - School Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-358-69706-0 (9780358697060)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kelly Collier is the author and illustrator of the Steve the Horse series and the illustrator of How to Party Like a Snail. Kelly has a sister whom she often impersonates. Unlike Skunk, a disguise is not necessary because Kelly and her sister are identical twins. Kelly lives with her twin, brother-in-law, husband, and daughter in Toronto.
Kelly Collier is the author and illustrator of the Steve the Horse series and the illustrator of How to Party Like a Snail. Kelly has a sister whom she often impersonates. Unlike Skunk, a disguise is not necessary because Kelly and her sister are identical twins. Kelly lives with her twin, brother-in-law, husband, and daughter in Toronto.
Kelly Collier is the author and illustrator of the Steve the Horse series and the illustrator of How to Party Like a Snail. Kelly has a sister whom she often impersonates. Unlike Skunk, a disguise is not necessary because Kelly and her sister are identical twins. Kelly lives with her twin, brother-in-law, husband, and daughter in Toronto.