This author is celebrated for his visually arresting and often humorous illustrations that imbue his unique storytelling style. His work, frequently playing with wordplay and visual gags, explores themes of self-acceptance and the unexpected joys of existence. The author's books are noted for their playful nature, captivating young readers while offering layers for adults who appreciate witty concepts and surprising turns. With a bold visual sensibility and an unconventional approach to narrative, the author has established himself as a distinct voice in children's literature, fostering imagination and a sense of mirth.
Art imitates life in this hilarious, absurdist picture book--one of Jon Agee's most beloved titles, now back in print. "Outrageous!" the judges cried. "Ridiculous!" Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But when Felix Clouseau's painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly everyone wants a Clousseau masterpiece, and the unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation. That's when the trouble begins.
A wonderful read-aloud rhyme describing the night of a family who are kept
awake by the antics of their talented dog, Stanley, only to discover at the
end just what Stanley is up to!
A hilarious story from master of the absurd, Jon Agee, where a boy finds out
that his pet rhinoceros can do more than he bargained for! Shortlisted for The
Children's Book Award 2023
A little knight is very happy that his wall protects him from the dangers that
are sure to lurk on the other side. Or does it? And what is the other side
really like?
Felix Clousseau is a poor, unknown painter living in turn-of-the-century Paris. When he enters his painting of a duck in a local art contest, no one is impressed -- until the duck quacks. Suddenly, all the paintings Clousseau has painted come to life, and his creations -- which include a slithery boa constrictor, a billowing volcano, and a gushing waterfall -- threaten to cause havoc all over Paris
Milo the Magnificent's magic act isn't so magnificent after all, until he meets a bear who teaches him the secret to the perfect hat trick in this classic and critically acclaimed picture book, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers and Jon Klassen Milo the Magnificent is the world’s least magnificent magician. He can't even pull a rabbit out of his hat! When Mr. Popovich gives him one more chance, Milo knows he has no choice: he has to go out and catch a rabbit for his act. Instead, he catches a bear. And the bear promises to help! Into the hat he dives. Milo rides the train home, sure his act will go off perfectly tonight. But when he arrives in his dressing room, he discovers that he left his hat—and the bear!—on the train. Meanwhile, across town, a man in a restaurant has a very familiar hat . . . Can Milo get his hat back in time for his act?
Praise for Life on Mars We are made hopeful by fresh questions and mysteries
about our ultimately unknowable and inexhaustibly interesting universe . . .
[The book] invites us to be fearless with our faults and bold in our
explorations, and to remember that wonder is never withdrawn. - New York Times
Book Review Delightful deadpan humor. - San Francisco Chronicle Jon Agee
excels at creating picture books with unusual settings and characters . . .
For young readers, this book serves as a great introduction to the kinds of
books where the reader knows more information than the main character does. -
The Huffington Post Bursting with quiet wit and gorgeous Martian vistas.
Simply masterful. - Kirkus , starred review The humor continues through the
very last page. Agee, with his unique and winning view of the world, never
talks down to children and always asks readers to slow down and enjoy his take
on what they might not otherwise see. - Horn Book , starred view Sure to be a
hit with beginning readers and storytime audiences alike. - School Library
Journal , starred review Satisfying silliness from start to finish, with a
gotcha ending that will prompt requests for repeat readings.- Publishers
Weekly Target[s] the preschool humor level with canny accuracy. Streamlined
compositions shaggily outlined in deep charcoal make this ideal for group
sharing-and no doubt plenty of shouted interaction. - BCCB There's plenty of
humor in the contrast between Agee's text and pictures, and that skittish
martian is a hoot all on its own. Little ones who lost it over Jon Klassen's I
Want My Hat Back will likely appreciate Agee's guileless astronaut. - Booklist
The words tell one story and the pictures another in this charming tale from
master picture book creator Jon Agee...Out of this world. - BookPage
The story features a little girl who persuades her father to embody a tree throughout the day, embracing the whimsy of imaginative play despite the weather. This charming picture book highlights the joy of pretend play and celebrates the special bond between parents and children, showcasing the lengths a parent will go to for their child's happiness.
