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Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise

by Sean Taylor (Author), Jean Jullien (Illustrator)

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    Hardcover 2015

    $6.00
Synopsis

A laugh-out-loud page turner from Sean Taylor with wickedly hilarious graphic art from Jean Jullien. This is the funniest picture book I have read in a long time David Walliams From masterful storyteller Sean Taylor and exciting, celebrated graphic artist Jean Jullien, comes the laugh-out-loud tale of Hoot Owl. Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl - oh no! - he's a master of disguise! And he will use his expert camouflage powers to trick his unsuspecting prey into succumbing to him! Tiny animals of the night ... beware! But, somehow, Hoot Owl's prey keeps escaping... Hmmm, perhaps he isn't quite as masterful as he believes. Will he ever succeed in catching himself some dinner? Hilarity, ridiculousness and very bad costume changes abound in this wildly inventive new title.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 48
 Publisher: Walker Books
Published: 05 Mar 2015
ISBN 10: 1406348414
ISBN 13: 9781406348415
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews
Bags of character . . . a fun , clever read * INIS magazine *
Laugh-out-loud funny and melodramatic, with great comic timing . . . the bold graphics are packed with humour and perfectly complement the text. Wonderful. * Bookseller *
Children will howl with laughter * Smallish magazine *
There's melodrama and dry humour in his striking and original picture book [...] Children will love the repetition, and the bold illustrations convey a huge range of emotions in the simplest of eye movements. -- Sally Morris * Daily Mail *
This wonderfully humorous book has excellent illustrations by the talented Jean Jullien who shows Hoot Owl in his many guises. Great fun. -- Parents in Touch * Parents in Touch *
The bold, naive-style, illustrations compliment the text perfectly, too, ensuring that readers will love this charming owl... -- Manchester Evening News * Manchester Evening News *
Hilarity, ridiculousness and very bad costume changes abound in this wildly inventive new title which will have little ones rolling around in giggles. -- World Book Day * World Book Day *
A perfect complement to Taylor's text is Jullien's portrayal of that inept night owl. Every spread is a laugh-inducer. -- Books for Keeps * Books for Keeps *
This wonderfully humrous book has excellent illustrations by the talented Jean Jullien who shows Hoot Owl in his many guises. Great fun. -- Parents in Touch * Parents in Touch *
Intrigue, suspense, disguises and a creature of the night. I guarantee you that there is no book quite like this one on your child's bookshelf. -- Apartment Therapy * Apartment Therapy *
Young readers will soon be hooting with laughter at his antics. -- My Little Style File * My Little Style File *
A laugh-out-loud page turner of a picture book from Sean Taylor with wickedly hilarious graphic art from Jean Jullien. -- Aldershot News and Mail * Aldershot News and Mail *
Hilarity and bad costume changes abound. -- Independent Bookshop Week supplement * The Guardian *
Sean Taylor mixes some poetic effects into this comical story, and Jean Julien packs every page with bold graphics and splashy colours. * Carousel *
A stylish collaboration between an acclaimed graphic artist and a well-known children's author, this is, in a word, a hoot [...] a winner. * The School Librarian *
It is a lovely book which young children will easily relate to. * The Good Book Guide *
This is a brilliantly funny story that would appeal to all ages. Its bright, bold illustrations will hook in younger readers, and the humorous text will keep the older readers (and the adults!) entertained time and time again. * Inis Reading Guide *
Repetitive text encourages children to anticipate the form that Hoot Owl will next take as a cunning disguise. The striking illustrations of vibrant blocks of colour on dark backgrounds create a furtive atmosphere for this comical nocturnal adventure. It is sure to be enjoyed by mischievous young readers. * Book Trust *
Author Bio
Sean Taylor has written more than 40 books for young readers. These include the Purple Class series of comic adventures set in an urban primary school, a collection of folktales from the Amazon called The Great Snake, a novel for teenagers called A Waste of Good Paper, and picture books such as The World Champion of Staying Awake, illustrated by Jimmy Liao and Boing!, illustrated by Bruce Ingman. He lives in Bristol with his wife and two sons. Visit Sean at www.seantaylorstories.com Originally from Nantes, Jean Jullien is a London-based illustrator who works with a vast range of media including Illustration, photography, installations and clothing. He graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2008 and from the Royal College of Art in 2010. In 2011, he founded Jullien Brothers, specialising in moving image. His clients include Waterstones, The New York Times, the Tate, Channel 4, Byron Burger and The Guardian; he also regularly exhibits his work in France and London. He lives in East London. Visit Jean at www.jeanjullien.com and @jean_jullien