Book : The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish - Gaiman,..

-Titulo Original : The Day I Swapped My Dad For Two Goldfish

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HarperCollins

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Review “Delightful.” -- Time Out New York Kids“A bittersweet, guffaw-out-loud story from the most distinctive partnership in picture books today.” -- The Guardian (UK)“McKean is in peak form here, with dark, spiky graphics that somehow manage to convey both sweetness and menace.” -- Washington Post“An energetic, eye-catching volume.” -- Publishers Weekly“Leave it to Neil Gaiman to write a zany tale that’s swimmingly good.” -- The Washington Missourian This offbeat picture book from Neil Gaiman was described as a bittersweet, guffaw-out-loud story from the most distinctive partnership in picture books today by the Guardian.What if you wanted your best friends two goldfish so much that youd swap anything for them, even your father?What if your mother came home and found out what youd done?The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is a wry adventure and was the first book for younger readers from the acclaimed author and illustrator of the New York Times bestsellers The Wolves in the Walls and Coraline. Chosen as one of Newsweek magazines best childrens books of the year, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is the sort of picture book that works for readers of all ages.If the dad in your life is the sort who enjoys a laugh, especially one at his own expense, he will enjoy The Day I Sawpped My Dad for Two GoldfishIll swap you my dad, I said. Oh-oh, said my little sister. From the Back Cover Ill swap you my dad, I said. Oh-oh, said my little sister. What if you wanted your best friends two goldfish so much that youd swap anything for them, even your father?What if your mother came home and found out what youd done?The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is a hilarious adventure and was the first book for younger readers from the acclaimed author and illustrator of the New York Times best-sellers The Wolves in the Walls and Coraline. Chosen as one of Newsweek magazines Best Childrens Books of the Year, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is beloved by readers of all ages. This new edition features brand-new jacket art and an afterword by the author on the origins of this unique and wonderfully funny story. About the Author Neil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book,Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.Dave McKean is best known for his work on Neil Gaimans Sandman series of graphic novels and for his CD covers for musicians from Tori Amos to Alice Cooper. He also illustrated Neil Gaimans picture books The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, and Crazy Hair. He is a cult figure in the comic book world, and is also a photographer.