It Came in the Mail - Hardcover

Clanton, Ben

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1481403605 ISBN 13: 9781481403603

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2016

Synopsis

From the author-illustrator of Something Extraordinary comes a tale filled with dragons, pickles, friendship, and lots of mail--perfect for fans of Mo Williams and Bob Shea.

Liam really wants some mail, so he writes a letter to his mailbox asking for something in return. His mailbox delivers, sending Liam more than he could have hoped for...and how! But as the mail starts to pile up, Liam realizes that the best packages and parcels are even better when shared with friends.

About this title

Review:

"Lively, humorous, and child-appealing."--Kirkus Reviews

"[A] genial twist on a fable of greed."--Publishers Weekly

"Full of wordplay and visual jokes, this imaginative fantasy takes a child's wish seriously and then humorously explores it to extreme fulfillment."--Booklist

"Clanton's latest picture book reminds readers that the mailbox is and will always be a magical invention, no matter where you live in the world. Storytimes and classroom units on community helpers will be enlivened by a read-aloud of this selection."--School Library Journal

"The wish-fulfillment plot will appeal to kids."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

About the Author:

Ben Clanton is an author and illustrator whose books include It Came in the Mail; Something Extraordinary; Rex Wrecks It!; Mo's Mustache; The Table Sets Itself; Vote for Me!; Rot, the Cutest in the World; and Rot, the Bravest in the World. He lives with his wife and son in Seattle, Washington. Learn more at BenClanton.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1481403605
• ISBN 13: 9781481403603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Clanton Ben