Crabtree

(Hardback)

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Join Augustus Crabtreehoarder er, collector extraordinareon an epic housewide quest to find his teeth. Where could those pesky teeth be hiding Are they leaning against one of the 18 hats and helmets Flying around with the 127 fireflies Tucked away in the roomful of best-loved yellow objects They've gotta be somewhere. Crabtreea whimsical and witty debut from artists and lifelong brothers Jon & Tucker Nichols. Bonus good news for busy parents: This book also makes a delightful addition to your favorite messy pile.

Reviews

"This book is fantastic in every way." --Maira Kalman "There are so many great things in this book. If you like great things, this is the book for you." --Jon Klassen "An epic tale is hiding among Crabtree's possessions, and the search for a single object takes on cosmic meaning. Highly recommended." --Patton Oswalt "I have many, many copies of this book in different rooms in my home as part of an ongoing collection of books I like very much all kept in separate rooms for organizational purposes." --Lemony Snicket "A terrific debut! I was completely tickled by this book. Bravo Jon and Tucker Nichols!" --Jon Agee "A light-hearted meditation on how we are defined by our possessions, delivered with that trademark McSweeney's flair." --The Atlantic Wire "Witty... [Alfred Crabtree] really has a lot of stuff." --Kirkus "Witty and weirdly absorbing." --One Potato "Like a Richard Scarry word book gone bonkers... The oversized pages include little funny things throughout, and my kids couldn't stop giggling." --Jonathan H. Liu, GeekDad "Like all McSweeney's McMullens' books, Crabtree is a marvel of craftsmanship, gorgeous and packed with witty images and text." ---- San Francisco Chronicle "Crabtree is mesmerizing and ridiculous in the most perfect way." ----Coolmompicks.com "We giggle together -- and discover something new -- every time we read it." --What Wee Read "Exactly like pawing through someone's closet, with none of the embarrassment." --For Immediate Release Reviews

Author Bio

Jon and Tucker Nichols are brothers. They have always liked making things together, from blueberry pies to strange games involving balls and pine cones. These days they live in Northern California, where Jon plays music and Tucker shows his artwork at galleries and museums around the world. Crabtree is their first book for kids. Jon made most of the words. Tucker made most of the drawings.