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Pre-Order my newest book, "LINTY: A POCKETFUL of ADVENTURE" by clicking on the cover below!!!
About the Book
Silliness abounds in this offbeat early graphic novel with loads of heart. In
the pocket of a faded pair of hand-me-down jeans, a tiny ball of lint lives
alone. Linty's days are all much the same: Some cardio. Sightseeing ("So
blue!"). Solo Marco Polo. Until one day, a boy starts wearing the jeans
and everything changes. Before long, Linty has a parade of visitors: an acorn,
a coin, pizza crust. Soon, the pocket is packed with new friends, and Linty is
having a blast! But, uh-oh . . . Wash Day! Is Linty's world about to be turned
upside down, again? An in-jean-ious idea. Kids will never think of their pant
pockets the same way again!
Book Synopsis
Making his author-illustrator debut, Mike Shiell elevates the everyday to
hilarious drama in this offbeat graphic novel for early readers. In the front
pocket of a faded pair of hand-me-down jeans, a tiny ball of lint lives alone.
The days are pretty much the same for Linty: Some cardio. Sightseeing ("So
blue!"). Solo Marco Polo. Until one day, everything changes. A boy, who
has finally grown into the jeans, has put them on. All Linty knows is that he's
suddenly shaking and bouncing like crazy. And then visitors start arriving.
There's an acorn, a coin, pizza crust. Linty is a bit overwhelmed at first.
Soon, though, the pocket is packed, and he's learning all kinds of fun new
things to do (imagine, Solo Marco Polo with friends!). But then, just as
suddenly . . . Wash Day arrives. Is Linty's world about to be turned upside
down, again? Cartoonist, animator and illustrator Mike Shiell makes his
author-illustrator debut with this high-energy and very funny graphic novel for
early readers. Silly and engaging, with loads of heart, it's the perfect book
to place in the hands of any reluctant or emerging reader. The relatable
emotions of the lovable main character as portrayed in the story and the
expressive illustrations support social-emotional learning with themes of
making friends, embracing what life throws at you, and finding the courage to
try new things. And the busy, brightly colored pages full of hysterical
dialogue, asides and antics (ever wonder what happens to lint when it goes
through the washer and dryer?) enhance visual literacy.
About the Author
Mike Shiell is a cartoonist, animator and illustrator. He is the creator of the
animated short films, Melon Shorts and the Wandering Melon web comics series,
as well as the illustrator of the Gross Science book series (written by Edward
Kay). As a longtime animation director with Nelvana, Mike also directed a
number of children's TV shows, such as the Emmy Award-winning The Backyardigans
and Mike the Knight. He lives in Georgetown, Ontario.
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