There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah

by Tom Nicoll, Ross Collins (Illustrator)

Overview

Nothing faster than a cheetah? Readers may be in for a surprise in this rollicking race of a story, filled with hilarious illustrations so vibrant they leap off the page.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781684647958
Publisher:	Kane Miller
Publication date:	12/01/2023
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Editorial Reviews

"Collins’ illustrations are sure to elicit giggles: The animals’ facial expressions are a hoot, and the small details will make even adult readers grin."
— Kirkus Reviews

"Alliteration and rhyme accompanied by the colorful illustrations that stand out on the page make this book very entertaining!"
— Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database

"A fun addition to storytime collections."
— Mom Read It

"With its silly humor and vibrant, hilarious illustrations, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good chuckle. From rhinos on roller-skates to penguins on pogo sticks, the animal antics in this race will keep you on the edge of your seat!"
— Read with a Rescue

"The fun illustrations mixed in with the perfect alliteration makes this a crazy read. You won’t expect the outcome of this race!"
— PSLA Literature Review

From the Publisher

2023-09-23
Many animals use a variety of tactics to try to outrun the cheetah in a race.

The omniscient narrator tries to deflate readers’ expectations—a race between a cheetah and a snail is hardly a fair match, since “there’s NOTHING faster than a cheetah!” But each page turn reveals more animals using different modes of transportation to give it their best shots. From a rhino on roller skates and a hippo in a hang glider to squirrels on snowmobiles and gorillas in go-karts, the cheetah leaves them all behind, though she is getting quite winded. Observant readers will notice snails on almost every spread gathering an interesting mishmash of supplies, making the ultimate reveal even funnier (spoiler: there IS something faster than a cheetah). The final wordless spread shows all the participating animals cheering for the winners atop the podium. Don’t miss the endpapers, which provide average speeds for many species (in kilometers per hour). Collins’ illustrations are sure to elicit giggles: The animals’ facial expressions are a hoot, and the small details will make even adult readers grin. The text is set up as a conversation between the narrator and an unidentified stand-in for the reader, though readers may wonder who is speaking, and in the end, the question of fairness is sure to come up.

Yes, cheetahs are fast and anthropomorphized animals are funny, but the race should at least be fair. (Picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews