Pssst! (Hardcover)

by Adam Rex (Author) "One day, when I was at the zoo....." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Review

* “As if more proof were needed that Adam Rex has a strange and goofy mind, here’s a visit to a meta-fictional zoo with some uncommonly crafty residents. . . Rex gives the whole episode a surreal, expect-anything feel. . . .[A] gleefully postmodern romp.” (starred review)

(Kirkus Reviews )

* “A sort of Personal Shopper Doolittle, a zoo-going girl talks to the animals, but the novelty wears off when the pushy beasts send her on errands. . . . Rex packs increasingly crisp conversations into tight six-panel comics, relaxing into airy spreads as the girl meanders along zoo paths. . . . A very funny excursion.” (starred review)

(Publishers Weekly )

Product Description

A child, a visit to the zoo, animals--sounds like good, simple all-American fun. But there’s something different about this zoo. These animals want things. Unusual things. What will they do with them?

    

Laughs, jokes, and surprises abound in this graphic picture book about a feisty, all-too-helpful little girl and her role in aiding and abetting zoo-animal shenanigans. Adam Rex once again reveals the hilarious hidden life of creatures we thought we knew well.

(09/10/2007)

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152058176
• ISBN-13: 978-0152058173
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #241,499 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pssst!, September 29, 2007

By	Dan "BrosFIL" (Eloy, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

Mr. Rex has the unique ability to entertain not only his target audience, children, but also the next couple of generations (up, of course). My entire family "gets a kick" out of his incredible drawings and use of color, as well as the story lines and choice of words and humorous, tounge in cheek prose. I have all of his books to date (and will continue to purchase each new one as he publishes them). Thanks, Adam.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a unique, hilarious story highly recommended for any collection., November 4, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Adam Rex's PSST! tells of a bunch of animals who've been cooped up too long at the zoo. So when a little boy with capable hands happens along, he finds each exhibit wishes him to bring them something special. It's a unique, hilarious story highly recommended for any collection.

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, February 10, 2009

By	Jamaal Cannon "maaly81" (Colton, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Nice book. Great pictures and story is engaging. I bought it for my baby which is due in May. Cant wait to read and show this book to my baby for many years to come.