Mike I Don't Like

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Toddlers love saying 'no!' and 'don't like!' This picture book zeroes in on this universal toddler stage in a funny, delightful way. Every parent will relate. Ages: 2+ I don't like lizards, big or small. I don't like barky dogs at all! If you like books, you'll like Mike I Don't Like. But chances are he won't like you. Another clever and funny picture book from the creators of Parrot Carrot and I Got this Hat. EXtRAS Website: www.mikeidontlike.com Hilarious trailer: http://vimeo.com/93911567 REVIEWS 'As with I Got this Hat and Parrot Carrot, [the authors] manage the difficult task of entertaining the kids without boring the adult reading to them. the rhymes aren't forced or clunky, the illustrations are bold and suitably quirky, and the combination makes for amusing storytime' Weekend West Magazine 'Verdict: I do like.' Herald Sun 'Galloping, rhythmic text nudges Seuss when it comes to clever rhyme, and a dry, funny ending neatly ties up a clever collection of book elements into a delectable book bundle, making it one of my favourite picture books of 2014.' Kids' Book Review

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'As with I Got This Hat and Parrot Carrot, [the authors] manage the difficult task of entertaining the kids without boring the adult reading to them. The rhymes aren't forced or clunky, the illustrations are bold and suitably quirky, and the combination makes for amusing storytime' Weekend West Magazine. 'Verdict: I do like.' Herald Sun 'Galloping, rhythmic text nudges Seuss when it comes to clever rhyme, and a dry, funny ending neatly ties up a clever collection of book elements into a delectable book bundle, making it one of my favourite picture books of 20 4.' Kids' Book Review

Author Bio

Kate and Jol have written five children's books including Parrot Carrot, I Got This Hat and Mike I Don't Like. These books have found themselves on the New South Wales Premier's Reading Lists, a number of shortlists and Mike I Don't Like was even awarded Best Designed Children's Book in Australia by the Australian Publishers' Association. I Got This Hat was announced as 2016 National Storytime Book. When they are not writing books they love to get out and talk to schools and read to library groups. They have also been the recipients of Australia Council grants to create digital adaptions of their books. Parrot Carrot's digital companion won Creative Show Case and was shortlisted at a number of national and international award shows. It also reached number 2 on iTunes. Kate and Jol have written five children's books includingParrot Carrot,I Got This HatandMike I Don't Like. These books have found themselves on the New South Wales Premier's Reading Lists, a number of shortlists and Mike I Don't Like was even awarded Best Designed Children's Book in Australia by the Australian Publishers' Association. I Got This Hat was announced as 2016 National Storytime Book. When they are not writing books they love to get out and talk to schools and read to library groups. They have also been the recipients of Australia Council grants to create digital adaptions of their books. Parrot Carrot's digital companion won Creative Show Case and was shortlisted at a number of national and international award shows. It also reached number 2 on iTunes.