Grown-ups Never Do That
A picture book reminding us that everyone is human and makes mistakes . . . even grown-ups: "Hilarious." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
 
Whether it's forgetting to do chores, running late, or burping, no adult would ever behave so poorly—at least, that's what you might think. By the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book, you'll know better . . .
 
From the duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, this relatable and rollicking tale will have kids (and the adults who read with them) in stitches—and remind them that it's okay not to be perfect all the time . . . and that manners exist for a reason.
 
"Illustrated with irony-laden wit . . . Delightfully droll text." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A fun, simple, and goofy read for both adults and kids." —School Library Journal
 
"Comically elegant, jewel-toned vignettes by Chaud, which detail an entire page of adult klutzes, a cheating chess player, and an amusing four-panel sequence of a father staring at his phone from breakfast to bedtime, hit the mark every time." —Publishers Weekly
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Grown-ups Never Do That
A picture book reminding us that everyone is human and makes mistakes . . . even grown-ups: "Hilarious." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
 
Whether it's forgetting to do chores, running late, or burping, no adult would ever behave so poorly—at least, that's what you might think. By the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book, you'll know better . . .
 
From the duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, this relatable and rollicking tale will have kids (and the adults who read with them) in stitches—and remind them that it's okay not to be perfect all the time . . . and that manners exist for a reason.
 
"Illustrated with irony-laden wit . . . Delightfully droll text." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A fun, simple, and goofy read for both adults and kids." —School Library Journal
 
"Comically elegant, jewel-toned vignettes by Chaud, which detail an entire page of adult klutzes, a cheating chess player, and an amusing four-panel sequence of a father staring at his phone from breakfast to bedtime, hit the mark every time." —Publishers Weekly
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A picture book reminding us that everyone is human and makes mistakes . . . even grown-ups: "Hilarious." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
 
Whether it's forgetting to do chores, running late, or burping, no adult would ever behave so poorly—at least, that's what you might think. By the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book, you'll know better . . .
 
From the duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School, this relatable and rollicking tale will have kids (and the adults who read with them) in stitches—and remind them that it's okay not to be perfect all the time . . . and that manners exist for a reason.
 
"Illustrated with irony-laden wit . . . Delightfully droll text." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A fun, simple, and goofy read for both adults and kids." —School Library Journal
 
"Comically elegant, jewel-toned vignettes by Chaud, which detail an entire page of adult klutzes, a cheating chess player, and an amusing four-panel sequence of a father staring at his phone from breakfast to bedtime, hit the mark every time." —Publishers Weekly

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781452140780
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication date: 03/22/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 40
File size: 28 MB
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Age Range: 5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Davide Cali is an author, illustrator, and cartoonist who has published more than 40 books, including I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer. . . , A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable School . . . , and When An Elephant Falls in Love. He lives in France and Italy.
Benjamin Chaud has illustrated more than 60 books. He is the illustrator of I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . , The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer. . . , A Funny Thing Happened at the Museum. . . , and The Truth About My Unbelievable School. . . . He is the author and illustrator of New York Times Notable Book The Bear's Song, The Bear's Sea Escape, The Bear's Surprise, and Little Bear's Big House. He lives in France.
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