Children's Fiction Humorous Stories
Hocus Pocus
- Publisher
- Kids Can Press
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2011
- Category
- Humorous Stories, General, Rabbits
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 2
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781554535774
- Publish Date
- Aug 2011
- List Price
- $16.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Description
This zany tale pits a grouchy pooch against Hocus Pocus, a mischievous blue bunny who lives in a magician's hat. When Hocus Pocus spots a bunch of tantalizing carrots poking out of a shopping bag, he decides he must have them. But to reach the kitchen counter, he must risk waking Dog, a pet canine who snoozes nearby. Tiptoeing in a pair of bunny slippers works beautifully at first --- until a peanut shell gets crunched loudly underfoot. Soon, Dog is wide awake, and the two begin a hilarious battle, trading victories and defeats and ultimately attracting the attention of the none-too-pleased magician. A classic retro feel gives the illustrations and story a fun punch.
About the authors
Sylvie Desrosiers is an award-winning Quebec children author. She has written more than forty French language books, including young adults novels and chapter books. Her picture book Les trois lieues won the 2008 Governor General's Award for Children Text (French). Sylvie lives in Longueuil, Quebec.
Sylvie Desrosiers' profile page
RÉMY SIMARD est une figure importante du monde québécois de l’édition. Il est à la fois bédéiste, illustrateur et auteur d’albums et de romans pour la jeunesse. Il a aussi dirigé une maison d’édition consacrée à la bande dessinée avant de travailler comme directeur de collection jeunesse. Rémy vit à Montréal, au Québec.
Rémy Simard has illustrated many books for children. He is also the author of a series of graphic novels which is being adapted for television. Rémy has been shortlisted for a Governor General’s Award and is well known and regarded for his comic style. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.
Editorial Reviews
Like a classic Looney Tunes cartoon on paper, it's all quick action and hilarious slapstick.
Kirkus Reviews
The drawings are colorful, and the amusing facial expressions and antics of Dog and Hocus Pocus will appeal to children.
School Library Journal
Without words, the book may be zipped through, but younger readers with burgeoning observation and comprehension skills can be encouraged to give art as much consideration as letters and will enjoy testing them.
Publishers Weekly
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