Deze auteur wordt geprezen om zijn visueel treffende en vaak humoristische illustraties die zijn unieke vertelstijl verrijken. Zijn werk, dat vaak speelt met woordspelingen en visuele grappen, verkent thema's als zelfacceptatie en de onverwachte vreugden van het bestaan. De boeken van de auteur staan bekend om hun speelse karakter, dat jonge lezers boeit en tegelijkertijd lagen biedt voor volwassenen die geestige concepten en verrassende wendingen waarderen. Met een gedurfde visuele gevoeligheid en een onconventionele benadering van verhalen vertellen, heeft de auteur zich gevestigd als een uitgesproken stem in de kinderliteratuur, die de fantasie en het gevoel voor humor stimuleert.
The story features a little girl who persuades her father to embody a tree throughout the day, embracing the whimsy of imaginative play despite the weather. This charming picture book highlights the joy of pretend play and celebrates the special bond between parents and children, showcasing the lengths a parent will go to for their child's happiness.
A girl seeks her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter in this comical read-aloud by the award-winning creator of Life on Mars The Copley County Animal Shelter has an aardvark, a lizard, a goose, a weasel, and plenty more. But do they have a puppy? The girl with her wagon is ready to adopt a dog–not an aardvark, lizard, or goose! Can the shelter manager help her to find her perfect pet?
A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! Shortlisted for The Children's Book Award 2023
Art imitates life in this hilarious, absurdist picture book--one of Jon Agee's most beloved titles, now back in print. "Outrageous!" the judges cried. "Ridiculous!" Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But when Felix Clouseau's painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly everyone wants a Clousseau masterpiece, and the unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation. That's when the trouble begins.
This absurdly clever and funny graphic novel, told entirely in palindromes, is created by World Palindrome Champion Jon Agee, author of Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Otto is having a very palindramatic day. His pet, Pip, has gone missing, and his search for the dog leads him deeper and deeper into a strange and perplexing world--full of talking owls, stacks of cats, storms and mazes, boats and trains and automobiles . . . oh my! Everything seems to be the same backward and forward, and Pip isn't sure he'll ever find his way home to Mom and Pop. But you, reader, will enjoy his Oz-like journey thoroughly.
„Auf meiner Seite ist es sicher …“ – eine Geschichte über die Angst vor dem Unbekannten Da ist eine Mauer in der Mitte des Buches, und der kleine Ritter ist sich sicher: Diese Mauer beschützt ihn vor den wilden Tieren und dem schrecklichen Oger auf der anderen Seite. Also setzt er alles daran, die Mauer zu erhalten – und übersieht dabei, dass die Gefahr eigentlich ganz woanders lauert. Wird der kleine Ritter die Mauer rechtzeitig überwinden, und seine Vorurteile gleich mit? Von Amnesty International empfohlen. John Agee verpackt eine wichtige Botschaft in einer kindgerechten Geschichte und pointierten Illustrationen. »Ein Buch wie das von Jon Agee [kommt] zur rechten Zeit.« Stuttgarter Zeitung , 26.03.2021 »Eine überaus witzige und fantasievolle Parabel auf Grenzen und Ausgrenzung, die durch ihren Humor und ihre liebevoll gestalteten Illustrationen beeindruckt und zum Nachdenken anregt.« Andreas Markt-Huter, Lesen in Tirol, 29.05.2021 » Jon Agee erzählt mit wenig Text eine spannende und zugleich lustige Geschichte über Angst.« Andreas Tschürtz, Heilbronner Stimme, 03.07.2021
A wonderful read-aloud rhyme describing the night of a family who are kept awake by the antics of their talented dog, Stanley, only to discover at the end just what Stanley is up to!
A little knight is very happy that his wall protects him from the dangers that are sure to lurk on the other side. Or does it? And what is the other side really like?
Praise for Life on Mars highlights the book's ability to inspire hope through fresh questions about our universe. It encourages readers to embrace their flaws and explore boldly, reminding us that wonder is always present. The New York Times Book Review notes its delightful deadpan humor, while the San Francisco Chronicle commends Jon Agee's talent for crafting unique picture books with engaging settings and characters. The Huffington Post describes it as an excellent introduction for young readers, emphasizing the dynamic where the reader knows more than the main character. Kirkus calls it bursting with quiet wit and stunning Martian landscapes, labeling it simply masterful. The humor is consistent throughout, with Agee's distinctive perspective inviting readers to appreciate details they might overlook, as noted by Horn Book. School Library Journal predicts it will be a favorite among beginning readers and storytime audiences, while Publishers Weekly praises its satisfying silliness and a surprising ending that encourages repeat readings. BCCB highlights its preschool humor, ideal for group sharing, and Booklist points out the amusing contrast between Agee's text and illustrations, with a charmingly skittish Martian character. Overall, this tale from a master picture book creator is described as out of this world.
"Learning to be a lion takes some serious lessons, but luckily, this kid has a teacher who is a real pro"--