Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog
By Mini Grey
By Mini Grey
Part of Traction Man
Category: Children's Books
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Aug 31, 2011 | ISBN 9780375987021 | 4-8 years
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Praise
Starred Review, School Library Journal, August 2008:
"[Grey’s] inventive scenes celebrate the joy in equipping a doll for adventure and re-envisioning the everyday."
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 4, 2008:
"[Grey’s] real gift is in transforming an ordinary household into both thrilling stage and supporting cast."
Starred Review, The Horn Book Magazine, September/October 2008:
"Grey extends the first book’s irreverent wit and affection for her characters in this playful demonstration of why high-tech doesn’t necessarily equal high-performance."
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2008:
"Hilarious details lurk throughout, and readers won’t want to miss even one."
Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2008:
"Created with wit and finesse, this picture book is fun for reading aloud and rewarding on many levels."
Starred Review, The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, October 2008:
"Readers will revel in [Traction Man’s] triumph over both adult misunderstanding and nefarious opposition."
Awards
Book Links Lasting Connection WINNER 2008
Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice WINNER 2008
Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book WINNER 2008
Cookie Magazine Best of the Year WINNER 2008
Gryphon Award Honor Book WINNER 2009
Horn Book Fanfare WINNER 2008
Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books WINNER 2008
National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award WINNER 2008
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year WINNER 2008
USBBY-CBC Outstanding International Trade Book WINNER
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