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• Winner of Funky Kids Radio Global Picture Book of the Year Award 2022 (Australia)

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9781776574155

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a bouncy read-aloud that will tickle children and adults alike. -- Kirkus Reviews Championing the feats of the 'hiders' of this world, this vibrant and charming picture book is an enchanting and triumphant tale for early-years adventurers, bursting with wonderment and the diversity of people, skills and nature. -- Books + Publishing If you can write a book in which the phrase It's finis diem! successfully rhymes with He's eaten Liam! then I will be your friend for life. * School Library Journal *

Signs say a Grizzled Grist hides in the woods. Should Ms. Whisk and her class be afraid? Optimistically, they forge ahead on the Dismal Hills hiking trail anyway. Ms. Whisk takes notes as her students, except for Liam, boast of great outdoor skills, such as cooking, climbing, and taming wild beasts. Liam's talent is hiding. The other students scoff, but Liam puts his stealth to good use; as he hides behind rocks, he notices a sign about the Grizzled Grist and observes other clues. But his warnings are ignored as the clueless and frazzled Ms. Whisk races from one wilderness crisis to another. Everyone remains unscathed and unfazed--until they meet a bear. Liam distracts the creature, but soon after, Ms. Whisk and the class come face to face with a toothy, hairy beast. They are doomed to be ingredients in the Grizzled Grist's Cream of Children Soup unless Liam can save them. Detailed illustrations in soft textures and muted but eye-catching hues set against a white background create plenty of fun opportunities to find Liam and see what only he notices. Using a mix of rhyming couplets (with dialogue from Liam in speech bubbles) and longer stanzas as well as creative line breaks, MacIver creates a bouncy read-aloud that will tickle children and adults alike. Ms. Whisk is light-skinned, Liam is brown-skinned, and the class is diverse. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Brave--and not so brave--hikers will giggle at this class's brush with peril.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal (7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"""A bouncy read-aloud that will tickle children and adults alike."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Championing the feats of the ‘hiders’ of this world, this vibrant and charming picture book is an enchanting and triumphant tale for early-years adventurers, bursting with wonderment and the diversity of people, skills and nature."" -- Books + Publishing ""If you can write a book in which the phrase “It’s finis diem!” successfully rhymes with “He’s eaten Liam!” then I will be your friend for life."" * School Library Journal * ""Juliette MacIver is so far ahead of the pack when it comes to perfect, lip-smacking rhyming books."" -- The Sapling, New Zealand ""Hilarious with lots to spot."" -- Stuff, 22 Best Books of 2022, NZ"

An enchanting and triumphant tale for early-years adventurers, bursting with wonderment and the diversity of people, skills and nature. * Books + Publishing * ...this picture book is one of the best of the year. * Bob's Book Blog * the rhyme and rhythm, and playfulness of this story...is a skill MacIver works into all her books. * Book Trailers 4 Kids and YA *

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Juliette MacIver is a picture-book writer and mother of four, who lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Juliette majored in Linguistics at Victoria University, Wellington, and has a diploma in teaching English. Her popular books are regularly shortlisted for awards. Sarah Davis is a leading illustrator living in Sydney, Australia, with a wide portfolio of award-winning books. She has won and been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia and New Zealand.

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