Which Would You Rather Be?: A Charming Picture Book About Humor and Creativity for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Which Would You Rather Be?: A Charming Picture Book About Humor and Creativity for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Both simple and profound, Which Would You Rather Be? is a modern classic. This charming, kid-friendly picture book comes from a perfectly matched duo. Favorite books from the wildly creative William Steig include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Shrek! Harry Bliss's many beloved picture books include Steve Martin's Number One Is Walking, the Diary of... books, and Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. Bliss's warm, accessible art and Steig's winning way with words make this book a treasure for any child—a celebration of humor and creativity. “Each form, each change of expression, is modeled with both spirit and exquisite skill.” - Kirkus Reviews “Children will enjoy imagining and formulating their own responses.” - School Library Journal Both simple and profound, Which Would You Rather Be? was celebrated author/artist William Steig′s recent triumph of humor and creativity-a charming, game-like picture book illustrated by the renowned illustrator Harry Bliss. The duo could not have been more perfectly matched! Now in paperback, Bliss′ warm, accessible art and Steig′s winning way with words make this book a treasure for any child. Ages 3 - 5 William Steig's drawings appeared regularly in The New Yorker since 1930. He also wrote and illustrated books for children, most recently his memoir, When Everybody Wore a Hat . His other books include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, winner of the Caldecott Medal; The Amazing Bone, a Caldecott Honor Book; and Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, both Newbery Honor Books; Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa ; Pete's A Pizza ; and Zeke Pippin . New York Times bestselling artist Harry Bliss is a cartoonist and cover artist for the New Yorker magazine. He is the author and illustrator of Bailey and Luke on the Loose and the illustrator of A Fine, Fine School by Sharon Creech, Which Would You Rather Be? by William Steig, Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin, and Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken by Kate DiCamillo. His self-titled single panel gag cartoon Bliss appears in newspapers internationally. He lives in New Hampshire. You can visit him online at harrybliss.com.