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President Squid

President Squid

Aaron Reynolds, Sara Varon (Illustrator)
$16.99
Publication Date: March 1st, 2016
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
ISBN:
9781452136479
Pages:
44

Description

Join Aaron Reynolds and Sara Varon as they explore the ideal qualities of leaders, diplomats...and giant squid. Squid knows all about being president. It means living in a big house, doing all the talking—oh, and having a tie is crucial. He's all set! In the next election, make a more informed choice. Vote for President Squid!

About the Author

Aaron Reynolds is a Caldecott honoree and the New York Times bestselling author of many books for children, including Here Comes Destructosaurus! and Carnivores. He has never been a sardine or a giant squid, but he's pretty sure neither would make a good president. He lives in Chicago.

Sara Varon is a printmaker, graphic novelist, and children's book author-illustrator living in Brooklyn. A recipient of the Sendak Fellowship and an Eisner Award nominee, she currently teaches printmaking at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Praise for President Squid

"Kids will enjoy Squid's antics."--Booking Mana

"Kids will enjoy Squid's antics."--Booking Mana

"A fun, uplifting satire."--Books and Whatnot

"A fun, uplifting satire."--Books and Whatnot

"A great discussion starter about leadership and politics."-School Library Journal

"A great discussion starter about leadership and politics."-School Library Journal

"A quirky primer on presidential politics."--San Francisco Chronicle

"A quirky primer on presidential politics."--San Francisco Chronicle

"An antic extravaganza. savvy readers will not miss the startling similarity between the megalomaniacal squid and a certain presidential candidate."-Publishers Weekly

"An antic extravaganza. savvy readers will not miss the startling similarity between the megalomaniacal squid and a certain presidential candidate."-Publishers Weekly

"A funny way of learning about what makes a good president."--This Kid Reviews Books

"A funny way of learning about what makes a good president."--This Kid Reviews Books

"A fun read for everyone in the family!"--Champagne News Gazette

"A fun read for everyone in the family!"--Champagne News Gazette

"A high-energy, undersea look into the mind of a squid who thinks he should be president."--Books4YourKids

"A high-energy, undersea look into the mind of a squid who thinks he should be president."--Books4YourKids

"Preschoolers might seem young for political satire, but they'll giggle knowingly at the prideful antics of this neon-pink squid who fancies himself a leader worthy of joining Mt. Rushmore."--Common Sense Media

"Preschoolers might seem young for political satire, but they'll giggle knowingly at the prideful antics of this neon-pink squid who fancies himself a leader worthy of joining Mt. Rushmore."--Common Sense Media

"Makes fun of those seeking to be president in a kid-friendly manner."--Kid Lit Reviews

"Makes fun of those seeking to be president in a kid-friendly manner."--Kid Lit Reviews

"A satirical take on real-life candidates with little political experience."-Booklist

"A satirical take on real-life candidates with little political experience."-Booklist

"This hilarious satire won't be lost on older readers, nor the silliness on younger ones."--Shelf Awareness

"This hilarious satire won't be lost on older readers, nor the silliness on younger ones."--Shelf Awareness

"Political satire at its most playful."--Kirkus Reviews

"Political satire at its most playful."--Kirkus Reviews