Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!
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- USD 10.99
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- USD 10.99
Publisher Description
"Clements brings readers on board right away…providing plenty of inspiration for making kaiju haiku of their own.“ —Publishers Weekly
A clever boy comes to the rescue when a sick Kaiju needs help explaining that he feels unwell in this comics-style picture book--perfect for future fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys.
A giant kaiju (think Godzilla!) awakes one morning not feeling well. He is confused and needs help. Off to the city where his size makes him seem dangerous. Meanwhile, over at Kaiju Central (they keep watch for kaiju activity 24/7), a dad and his son arrive to find the KAIJU alarm sounding for the first time ever! A kaiju has been spotted! Now what? Written in extra-relatable haiku and full of classic monster movies tropes, this bighearted comic tale will rev up story time with its satisfying blend of poetry, kindness, adventure, and humor.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this comics-style tribute to two Japanese concepts and an onomatopoeic phrase, a blue kaiju wakes up feeling "yucky and too hot" in his dormant volcano home, and lets out a massive, tree-flattening sneeze. The all-haiku text draws laughs as the kaiju, who resembles an endearing cross between a stegosaurus and the Creature from the Black Lagoon, stomps into a city for help. (There, even a sign is written in haiku: "CONSTRUCTION WORKSITE/ BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED/ STAY AWAY FROM HERE.") Everyone thinks the creature's a menace, except for a child, touring his father's office at Kaiju Central, who happens to be fluent in kaiju haiku: "This kaiju is sick—/ he's not here to cause trouble./ He just needs our help." The boy persuades his dad to train a robot squad not to attack but instead to deliver classic sick-kid comforts: soup, tissues, and a soft blanket. McClements (The Super Secret Adventure Club) kicks off this story with concise definitions of haiku kaiju, and ah-choo!, bringing readers on board right away and providing plenty of inspiration for making kaiju haiku of their own. Characters are portrayed with varying skin tones. Ages 4–8.
