The New Kid Has Fleas
Ame Dyckman
Illustrated by Eda Kaban
Synopsis
From bestselling author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Eda Kaban, The New Kid Has Fleas is a hilarious picture book about a new kid in school who appears to have been raised by wolves.
There's a new kid in class, and they're . . . different.
They dress different. Talk different. Eat different.
And the word on the playground is: they have fleas.
But, one of their classmates wonders, what if we got to know the new kid? Visited their home (wolves' den)? Met their parents (wolves)? Shared a snack (squirrels)?
Maybe then the new kid wouldn't be so bad after all.
School’s in session for a howlingly fun “lesson” in preconceptions, differences, rumors, karma, and not just being the new kid, but befriending them.
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Reviews
“"Kaban’s digitally painted, closely observed cartoons of kid life and Dyckman’s deadpan narration combine to deftly address important issues of prejudice and giving the unfamiliar a chance." -Publisher's Weekly
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"This title adeptly opens up several types of much-needed conversations, making it useful not only at the start of the year but whenever a new student is going to join the class." - School Library Journal
"Vibrant, digital illustrations capture the tone and wit of the narrative. A lively read-aloud choice." -Carolyn Phelan Booklist
"A whimsical readaloud about unexpected friendship." -The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
You Don't Want a Unicorn!:
"The tone of the wry, bemused narrator is perfect . . . and the target audience will likely be eager for a repeat listen." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Horrible Bear:
"As fun as a theme park ride." -New York Times Book Review
Read the Book, Lemmings!:
"A funny read-aloud that will hold up to multiple readings." -School Library Journal, starred review
Wolfie the Bunny:
"A crowd-pleaser for crowds big and small." -Booklist, starred review
Misunderstood Shark:
"An uproariously silly picture book." -Booklist