Overview
A wildly funny picture book packed with outrageous excuses for not doing homework--from giant lizards to pencil-stealing elves!Why didn't the homework get done? Well . . . it's complicated.Maybe giant lizards invaded the neighborhood. Maybe elves hid all the pencils. Maybe carnivorous plants took over the house. In this laugh-out-loud picture book, one increasingly absurd excuse follows another as the story escalates into complete and glorious chaos.Filled with humor, imagination, and delightfully detailed illustrations by acclaimed artist Benjamin Chaud, I Didn't Do My Homework Because ... captures the universal experience of trying to explain away unfinished homework--with increasingly creative results. Kids will love spotting the hilarious visual details hidden throughout each spread, while parents and teachers will recognize the all-too-familiar art of the elaborate excuse.Written by internationally celebrated children's author Davide Cali, this energetic and highly relatable story is perfect for back-to-school season, classroom read-alouds, reluctant homework-doers, and families who appreciate silly humor with a touch of exaggeration.HILARIOUSLY RELATABLE HUMOR: A laugh-out-loud collection of increasingly ridiculous homework excuses kids and adults alike will instantly recognize.DETAIL-RICH ILLUSTRATIONS: Benjamin Chaud's energetic, highly detailed artwork rewards repeat readings with visual jokes and funny discoveries on every page.PERFECT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL: An entertaining choice for the start of the school year, classroom storytimes, and easing homework-season stress with humor.BELOVED INTERNATIONAL CREATORS: From acclaimed children's book creators Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, known for imaginative storytelling and expressive artwork.FUN READ-ALOUD FOR HOME & CLASSROOM: Rhythmic escalation and playful humor make this a lively read-aloud kids will ask for on repeat.GREAT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Fast-paced comedy, absurd situations, and engaging illustrations help draw in emerging and hesitant readers.Perfect for: Kids ages 4-8Fans of funny picture booksBack-to-school and classroom readingTeachers and librariansReluctant readers and humor loversFamilies navigating homework battlesReaders of The Book With No Pictures, We Don't Eat Our Classmates, and Dragons Love Tacos
- | Author: Benjamin Chaud
- | Publisher: Chronicle Books
- | Publication Date: Mar 04, 2014
- | Number of Pages: 44 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1452125511
- | ISBN-13: 9781452125510
