The Kurdles

Goodin, Rob

ISBN 10: 1606998323 / ISBN 13: 9781606998328

Published by Fantagraphics Books, 2015

Seller Inventory # 1606998323-VB

Synopsis:

Sally is a teddy bear who gets separated from her owner while on a drive in the country. Desperate to find her way home, she stumbles upon Kurdleton, home to a most peculiar group of characters in the midst of a crisis: their forest house has grown hair, eyes, and a mouth! The creatures work with their new friend to keep Kurdleton from growing legs and running away! Goodin, an animation industry veteran, delivers a timeless classic in his debut graphic novel, introducing an unforgettable and charming cast of characters. Printed in an oversized format to showcase Goodin’s stunning, hand-painted artwork, The Kurdles will capture the imagination of all ages.

Review: Goodin fills each panel with cinematic, hand-painted scenes that, while certainly for kids, are slightly eerie, though never truly scary. The toylike creatures and Muppetesque house are in appealingly sharp contrast to the soft, natural tones of the surrounding forest, which only serves to emphasize the off-kilter atmosphere.--Sarah Hunter

This is a great little graphic novel for younger kids. It's gentle without ever being precious, and positive without relying on a false upbeat quality that ignores any negativity or darkness. ... Goodin... provides art that mixes wonder with clarity... It's also clear that he's having as much fun as potential readers probably will, and that gentle enthusiasm bleeds through when taking it all in.--John Seven

The Kurdles is a brief, yet fantastical journey that imaginatively chronicles something so simple as a little help from one's friends. ... Slightly older children should find the characters and situations compelling and giggle-inducing, while the magic of the book won't be lost on adults, either.--Zach Hollwedel

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Kurdles
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: hardcover
Condition: As New