Traction Man Is Here!

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		Traction Man Is Here!
		Traction Man Is Here!

Traction Man—wearing combat boots, battle pants, and his warfare shirt—comes in a box, but very quickly finds the way into the imagination of his lucky boy owner. This superhero searches for the Lost Wreck of the Sieve as the boy makes a game of doing the dishes, and later in the bathtub, he conquers the Mysterious Toes that are stealing his pet, the brave little Scrubbing Brush. These are just a few of the action-packed adventures played out by the boy and his new toy that may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but can vanquish all manner of villains lurking around the house. Mini Grey’s story in words and pictures is an irresistible invitation to the private world of a child’s play.

Praise for The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-to-Be:

“A rib-tickling U.S. debut for Grey, with plenty of sight gags to complement the chatty narrative.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-to-Be delivers an entertaining spin and a great deal of visual wit.”—The Horn Book

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From Booklist
PreS-Gr. 2. Opening a present on Christmas morning, a boy finds the latest Traction Man action figure, who takes on an adventurous life of his own: diving into the soapy, underwater world of the kitchen sink; escaping the "Poisonous Dishcloth"; and adopting a "brave little scrubbing brush" as his pet. Later, Granny gives Traction Man a present: a hand-knitted green suit, complete with tie-on knit cap. Despite his obvious humiliation, Traction Man undertakes another rescue mission and triumphs once again. Though children's toys have come to life in many picture books, they are more typically soft toys and the stories usually veer toward sentimentality rather than adventure. Brightened with colorful washes and replete with patterns, the detailed illustrations show Traction Man in action, sometimes stiffly doll-like, sometimes more expressive and human, but always worth watching. Setting up the child as the creator of Traction Man's secondary world and dramatizing his narrative play, Grey portrays with precision and wit the sort of inventive thinking that toys can inspire in children. Carolyn Phelan
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From School Library Journal
Starred Review. PreSchool-Grade 2–This imaginative and very funny romp through the fantasy play of a young boy features his newly acquired action figure. Square-jawed and equipped with combat boots, scuba gear, space suit, and camouflage, Traction Man overcomes evil pillows, dastardly brooms, a poisonous dishcloth, and a wicked spade. But he and his little scrub-brush pet seem to be no match for Granny, who presents the action figure with a nerdy knitted green romper suit and bonnet. The evil-doers laugh at his silly get-up until Scrubbing Brush unravels the yarn to help Traction Man save a clutch of hapless spoons and he is once more the heroic figure. The angular, full-color art sweeps across the pages and perfectly animates the antics of Traction Man and his enemies. Grey has a way of exactly catching the nuances of a child's ability to turn even the most common object into a friend or looming foe in the never-ending battle between good and evil. This fresh, funny hero and Grey's celebration of a child's imagination definitely have traction.– Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI
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作者简介

MINI GREY is the creator of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning picture book Traction Man Is Here! and its sequel, Traction Man Meets Turbodog. The books received five and six starred reviews, respectively. Quirky, off-the-wall humor can also be seen in Three by the Sea, The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon, Ginger Bear, and Jim, Who Ran Away from His Nurse and Was Eaten by a Lion.

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I only buy books for my grandchildren after I have read them. I got this book from the library and just loved it. It is very British culturally, so my husband (who is British) loved it. My friends loved it and discussed it as if it was an adult book club selection. My daughters distinctly remember homemade gifts that weren't exactly right, and thought the depiction here was hilarious (and the recipient very gracious). Finally bought all three Traction Man books for my five-year-old grandson (by now there was a waiting list for the library copies). He is allowed to bring only favorite books for school show-and-tell. All three went to school with him the next day!

Traction Man is a super cool hero in his own private kingdom, rescuing other characters, exploring the wilds of the compost pile. Occasionally he has to put up with interference from the clueless adults, but most of the time he enjoys his independence. With beautifully detailed quirky illustrations, this book will capture the imagination of kids and inspire them to invent special missions for their own toys.

My children really enjoy these books and they have become a frequent gift to any kids who like superheroes. They are witty, creative, and have excellent vocabulary. The humor is appropriate for young children but adults will really appreciate it especially, it is a nice break from reading underdeveloped and more commercial hero stories.

Although my boys didn't get the underlying GI Joe nature of a "Traction Man" toy, they enjoyed the adventure and imagination the boy in this story had with his toy. Great book and lots of laughs with the story line. The pictures are interesting and we seem to find new things in the backgrounds to giggle about every time we read it.

We love these books! Great comic style books for kids with lots of imagination. Wish the author would write more!

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