Zachariah OHora's distinctive retro art and kid-friendly humor take the stage in this story about accepting and celebrating differences.Momo is coming to visit, and his cousins are SO excited! But even though Momo is a flying squirrel, he won't fly for his cousin’s friends. Plus, his games are weird. He can't even play hide and seek right! But when Momo's cousins give his strange ways a chance, they realize that doing things differently can be fun...almost as much fun as making a new friend.
Fans of Peter Brown and Bob Shea will fall in love with Zachariah OHora’s bold artwork and hilarious characters.
On sale: June 2, 2015
Age: 3-5 years
Grade: Up to Kindergarten
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9781101993903
Reading level: Lexile: AD450L
Zachariah OHora’s work has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Bloomberg Business Week, and on posters and record covers. He lives and works in Narberth, Pennsylvania, with his wife and sons. Visit his website (zohora.com) and follow him on Twitter @ZachariahOHora.
"Picture books with hip, quirky illustrations that are not just funny but also have plenty of heart are hard to find. The stylish “My Cousin Momo” by Zachariah OHora has it all."—The Boston Globe
"OHora's story soars, encouraging acceptance and being true to yourself."—Kirkus Reviews
"OHora could paint stones in the street and make them funny."—Publishers Weekly
"Many children will relate to Momo’s situation as he faces new surroundings and experiences and will be relieved when his cousins finally accept him for who he is."—
School Library Journal"Fun details—like Momo’s tiny camera and his cousin’s superhero bat costume—will delight. A fab offering."—
Booklist"Librarians and parents will delight in the lightly played theme of approaching the unfamiliar with an open mind."—
The Horn Book"Many kids have experienced the visitor whose reality differs from the fantasy, and the book could encourage youngsters to work through their disappointment to find the value in the genuine."—
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