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.
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.
“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
