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The purple kangaroo

After asking the reader to think of something spectacular, the narrator sets out to prove his ability to read minds by describing a preposterous situation and characters.

Main Author: Black, Michael Ian, 1971-
Other Authors: Brown, Peter, 1979- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2010.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Imagination > Juvenile fiction.
Telepathy > Juvenile fiction.
Picture books for children.
Humorous fiction > Juvenile.
Summary: After asking the reader to think of something spectacular, the narrator sets out to prove his ability to read minds by describing a preposterous situation and characters.
Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
ISBN: 9781416957713 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1416957715 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Author Notes: Michael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on Another Period , The Jim Gaffigan Show , and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp . He created and starred in many television series, has written screenplays, and regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian. Michael is the bestselling author of the book My Custom Van , the memoir You're Not Doing It Right , and the children's books Chicken Cheeks , The Purple Kangaroo , A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea , I'm Bored , Naked! , Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop! , and I'm Sorry . Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.

Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets , Mr. Tiger Goes Wild , and The Curious Garden . He is also the author of the bestselling middle grade Wild Robot duology. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots! , two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, and a Children's Choice Book Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is PeterBrownStudio.com.

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