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The Mischievians by William Joyce
William Joyce is the illustrator of George Shrinks, one of my son’s favorite childhood books and cartoons. So I was excited to receive one of his newer books, The Mischievians.
The richly illustrated book uncovers over 20 new species of Mischievians responsible for causing all sorts of conundrums that have embarrassed and irritated human beings for millennia. This ancient race is responsible for life’s unsolvable irritations, like belly button lint, lost car keys, and the missing remote control. Working closely with Dr. Zooper, Joyce and Moonbot’s artists ensure an accurate and scientific visual representation of each Mischievian, including the elusive Endroller, the villainous creature who uses up all the toilet paper, and the illustrious Homework Eater, responsible for consuming over a trillion pounds of missing homework.
Each of the mischievous Mischievians, are listed in a question and answer format in the book. With pressing questions like, “Is a Mischievian responsible for the part of your back that you just can’t seem to scratch?” or “Are the Mischievians the culprits of a booger dangling from your nose for all to see?” All those questions about missing TV remotes (blame the RemoteToters) and belly button lint (blame the Lintbellians) are answered, along with a few tidbits about their mission and how to combat them!
My six-year-old really enjoyed this book. He thought all of the little creatures were pretty funny. I liked the illustrations, a bit quirky but with the William Joyce flair that I am used to seeing.
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This book looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
This sounds fun and already has me smiling. I can see kids laughing over this. Plus, it gives us someone besides the dog and elves to blame things on. 🙂
My daughter and I would love this! I am sure we all have Mischievian alter egos. I can see us coming up with new ones.
I think my 6 year old grandson would love this. He likes aliens and such. This is a great review. The question/answer format is also great for kids.
I can see both my girls ages 12 and 5 both loving these books, and i can hear their giggles now looking at their pictures
The Q&A format is neat. I love the illustrations! I think that my youngest niece would enjoy this book.
I think my kids, especially my son who is hard to please, who love this book! Such a unique concept!
although this isn’t totally related, but my son is obsessed with Aliens. He’s 4, & would rather watch Ancient Aliens then cartoons! Anyways, so I think he’s love this book, although they aren’t quiet Aliens, but same concept!
This book sounds fabulous!! I know my girls would love it!
This book sounds like so much fun, I hope it answers my question about the ‘not me monster” who lives at my house, and who leaves stuff lying all around and breaks things, but “not me” done it. I like the illustrations in the book and I like that it is formatted to answer questions that are asked and lets a childs imagination soar, and enjoy this book
This sounds like a book kids would adore, I can hear it now, “The Mischievians did it” LOL!
Love the Question/Answer format. My kids will have fun blaming the Mischievians for everything.
This is a book I know my granddaughter would enjoy. Love the illustrations, we enjoy quirky.