author/illustrator: Ziggy Hanaor, Elliot Kruszynski
ages: 3+
32 pages
21 x 28 cm
hardback
English
Cicada (US)
Sold: French, Hebrew, Italian
Represented for: Dutch, French, German, the Baltics and Scandinavia, Europe & Russia
I Am A Potato!
If Creature is not a potato, what could they possibly be???
‘I am a potato’, says a small furry creature. ‘Don’t beridiculous,’ says Dog. ‘Do you grow underground? No? Thenyou’re not a potato.’ ‘Then WHAT AM I?’ wails Creature. Catcomes along. ‘Do you breathe air? Do you eat and poo?Do you move around? You are an animal!’ but what kind ofanimal is he?
As his identity crisis continues, more creatures join the conversation, asking questions and narrowing downthe options...
A silly, delightful book that nonetheless teaches an importantlesson about using the scientific method to deduce answersby observing, asking questions and eliminating possibilities.Vividly brought to life in Elliot Kruszynski’s punchy, graphicillustrations, taxonomy has never been this fun.
IN THE MEDIA
"(readers will delight in pointing out the different treats the cat eats throughout the story). The book finally comes to a dramatic conclusion, everyone responds with excitement, and a real potato makes an appearance.
An entertaining tale that pushes readers to hone their inquiry and critical thinking skills." - Kirkus Reviews
THE AUTHOR
Ziggy Hanaor is a London-based publisher, editor and writer. By the same author:
Gory Rory Fangface Needs a Kiss
THE ILLUSTRATOR
Elliot Kruszynski is a London-based writer and illustrator who has worked with clients including the New York Times, Air BnB, Camden Brewery and Deliveroo. He has illustrated books published by Laurence King, Walker / Candlewick...
By the same illustrator:
Professor Wooford McPaw's History of Astronomy
Professor Wooford McPaw's History of cars