The Creature of Habit Tries His Best
$33.49
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
17 December 2024
Summary
The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it’s not about being the best but about giving it your best try!
On the island of Habit, there lived a very big creature who was about to go on the ride of his life! While he’d recently learned to try new things, the very big creature had also learned that he wasn’t always v…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593434611 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593434617 |
| Author: | Jennifer E. Smith, Leo Espinosa |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 17 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 292mm x 248mm |
| Series: | A Creature of Habit Story |
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Critics Review
“Espinosa’s comic-style illustrations have…. an expressive flair that captures a range of emotions from frustration to triumphant glee. [A] great storytime pick.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The message about a change in mindset to tackle a new skill versus needing to be perfect at it from the start is a good one…. Give this one to any kid who is daunted by the proverbial scraped knees in store for them once they try their hand at a new skill.” —The Bulletin
“Espinosa’s comical digital illustrations enhance Smith’s funny, warmhearted story.” —The Horn Book
“Espinosa’s comic-style illustrations have…. an expressive flair that captures a range of emotions from frustration to triumphant glee. [A] great storytime pick.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The message about a change in mindset to tackle a new skill versus needing to be perfect at it from the start is a good one…. Give this one to any kid who is daunted by the proverbial scraped knees in store for them once they try their hand at a new skill.” —The Bulletin
“Espinosa’s comical digital illustrations enhance Smith’s funny, warmhearted story.” —The Horn Book
About The Author
Jennifer E. Smith
Jennifer E. Smith is the author of The Creature of Habit, illustrated by the award-winning Leo Espinosa, and nine novels for young adults, including The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, Windfall, and Field Notes on Love. She earned a master’s degree in creative writing from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and her work has been translated into thirty-three languages. She lives in Los Angeles.
Leo Espinosa is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and designer from Bogota, Colombia. His picture books include The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith, No More Naps and NO is All I Know! by Chris Grabenstein, Islandborn by Junot Diaz, for which he was awarded a Pura Belpre illustrator award, and The New York Times bestseller The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson. Leo’s award-winning illustrations have been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Pictoplasma, 3x3, and the Society of Illustrators. In addition, he has given multiple lectures and workshops at schools and institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute as well as serving on the faculty of the Rhode Island School of Design.
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