Oh No! Not Again!: (Or How I Built a Time Machine to save History) (Or at Least My History Grade) [Hardcover]

Mac Barnett (Author), Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: June 5, 2012 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

Some kids are too smart for their own good...and maybe for everybody else's good. The overly ambitious little girl from Oh No! is back for more. But this time, she doesn't have a humongous problem, she has an EPIC crisis on her hands: a mere A on her history test! There's only one solution: travel back in time to 33,000 B.C. to make her wrong answer right!  

 

Mac Barnett and Dan Santat's laugh-out-loud sequel to the critically acclaimed Oh No! will be sure to tickle a prehistoric funny bone for fans new and neanderthal alike.

Editorial Reviews

Review

* "Wonderfully ridiculous in premise and execution." -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)

* "Barnett's deadpan prose and Santat's page-popping art hilariously reveal what happens when you mess with history, while delivering a light message about the perils of perfectionism."
-- Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)

About the Author

Mac Barnett (http://macbarnett.com) is a writer living in Oakland, CA. He's also on the board of 826LA, a nonprofit writing and tutoring center, and founder of the Echo Park Time Travel Mart, a convenience store for time travelers (seriously). Billy Twitters and His Blue Whale Problem, his first picture book, was published by Disney*Hyperion Books in June 2009.

Dan Santat (www.dantat.com) is the author and illustrator of Guild of Geniuses and the illustrator of many books, including the Otto Undercover series by Rhea Perlman and The Secret Life of Walter Kitty by Barbara Jean Hicks. He also has an animated series for Disney called The Replacements. His first book with Hyperion, Always Lots of Heinies at the Zoo, published in May 2009. He lives in Southern California.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH (June 5, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423149122
• ISBN-13: 978-1423149125
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 0.4 x 11.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Consequences: Unintended March 30, 2013

By E. Kennen

Format:Hardcover

Our young protagonist is crushed at her performance on the latest history quiz -- she got one question wrong. Her mere "A" grade cannot -- must not -- stand! So, obviously, she creates a time machine to set things right. Not to, you know, answer the test correctly, but to change history so that her incorrect answer will be right.

This quick, fun romp through time and space is NOT your average picture book. Sparsely written, this has the feel of a beginning graphic novel. The historical references definitely make it work for a relatively "older" audience (say, 8), and the big, bold illustrations are appealing at any age. This quirky book will be a hit with geeky and adventurous audiences alike.

5.0 out of 5 stars Too funny! March 16, 2013

By Margaret M. Hight

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My grandson and I both enjoyed the (2) "Oh No" books which I purchased! Would definitely recommend this adorable book.

5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves! March 12, 2013

By C. Gadoury

Format:Hardcover

My four year old son adores this book! Like the previous reviewer I was skeptical since he does not know much (okay, anything) about world history or time yet... But that seems to be what makes this book so interesting to him.
If your child is in that phase where they ask a million questions during story time they will love this book. Very few words from the author and gorgeous illustrations have led us to an interactive story time which is really fun for both of us.