Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo! - by George McClements (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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?"--

Book Synopsis

"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.

Review Quotes

"Younger snifflers will / sympathize, and delight in / this read-aloud cinch!" --Kirkus Reviews

"Clements brings readers on board right away...providing plenty of inspiration for making kaiju haiku of their own." --Publishers Weekly

"Bold, hand-drawn illustration and comic-book elements make Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo! a great primer for future graphic novel fans. This book will excite young readers looking for monsters, robots, and action, and win over a larger audience with its themes of empathy, peace, and friendship. This picture book would complement a poetry unit and could encourage students to compose their own haiku stories!"--Youth Services Book Review

About the Author

George McClements is a director for character art for Walt Disney Consumer Products with a must-see collection of cryptozoology tattoos (Bigfoot, kraken, kaijus). He has worked on developing products for such films as Dinosaur, Flubber, and Inspector Gadget. His first book, Jake Gander, Storyville Detective, was published in 2002, followed by half a dozen more, including Night of the Veggie Monster, which was featured on Rachael Ray; and Dinosaur Woods, which was chosen by Indie booksellers for the Summer 2010 Indie Kids' Next List as well as being named a Bank Street Best Book of the Year and a CCBC Choice. He lives in Glendale, California, with his wife and two sons, who influence many of George's books.