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Johnny Boo: Happy Apples by James Kochalka

saidtheraina's review against another edition

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3.0

The pro take:
Are ice cream muscles as good as happy apple muscles? Although at first this story seems like a thinly veiled lesson on nutrition, Johnny Boo’s story quickly turns into an adventure of silliness. Johnny Boo attempts to climb a tree, Squiggle bounces on the Ice Cream Monster’s muscles, and there is much confusion about the days of the week. During one of the most exciting moments, a giant apple gets stuck on the Ice Cream Monster’s head and shortly after being freed from the apple, the monster eats Johnny Boo and Squiggle! This is the third book in Kochalka’s early reader graphic novel series. Kochalka’s illustrations are simple and playful, using bright colors and broad, curvy strokes to communicate a basic, backyard world. There is a unique balance of zany humor and gentle tone in Kochalka’s Johnny Boo series. Libraries looking for calm, whimsical graphic novels which communicate the magic of childhood through the lens of a talking ghost will enjoy this title.

//Written for someone else.

Honestly, I'm still kinda annoyed at the guy for putting platypi on our superhero SRP stuff.

thatpatti's review against another edition

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4.0

it's not easy finding books that really capture my 7yo son's interest and make him want to keep reading. this was right at his reading level and was silly, funny, and cute. will find more!

erika_tanner's review against another edition

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5.0

An wonderful story book with lots of fun and surprises.
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