Books by Matthew McElligott and Complete Book Reviews

Matthew McElligott, Walker, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8027-8819-1
In McElligott's delightfully deadpan story, a boy sneaks out to his father's barbershop for a full-moon session of monster haircutting. Grainy washes with simple, black outlines reflect the gentle art of barbering as the boy stands on a stool (blindf
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Matthew McElligott, Author Simon & Schuster $15 (0p) ISBN 978-0-689-80179-2
Traditionally, holidays are a time for loved ones to get together... and argue. In this quirky tale, McElligott's first, a boy rolls his eyes at his relatives' Thanksgiving Day disagreement about who stole his father's hat so many years ago, and...
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Matthew McElligott, Author, Matthew McElligott, Illustrator . Walker $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8027-9768-1
McElligott (Absolutely Not ) is a triple threat: a sturdy storyteller, a stylish draftsman and a thoughtful wit who makes math funny. Eight animal guests devour the cake served at the lion's royal feast, each taking half of what's on the...
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Matthew McElligott, Author, Matthew McElligott, Illustrator Viking Children's Books $15.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-670-87737-9
In this story of eccentricity run amok, a boy and his parents play host to the bespectacled title character, who moves in unexpectedly and begins digging a giant hole in their yard. With his bow tie, sweater vest and curly white hair, Uncle Frank...
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Matthew McElligott. Walker, $14.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-80272-398-7
The inspired self-starter who emulated his barber father in Even Monsters Need Haircuts returns in this equally fun companion, in which the boy experiments on Mom’s turf. Always eager to help his mother in the kitchen and even make up recipes, the...
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