Books by Elise Gravel

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Book SynopsisOne in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat's long, agile tail (it's good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

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Book SynopsisPart of a series of hilarious nonfiction books about disgusting creatures, this book examines head lice. It covers such topics as head lice habitats (human heads only, dogs are gross) anatomy (his body is slightly see through, so he can always see what he ate for lunch), and parenting practice (the female louse sticks eggs to human hair and uses the leftover glue for her model airplanes). Although silly and off-the-wall, Head Lice contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

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Book SynopsisWhat made the Great Antonio so great? He weighed as much as a horse! He once wrestled a bear. He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens at one sitting. In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the larger-than-life Montreal strongman who had muscles as big as his heart.Trade ReviewElizabeth Bird's A Fuse #8 Production 2016 Fictionalized Non-Fiction for KidsTD Summer Reading Club's Top Recommend Reads for 2017* "A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Gravel gives us a funny, very kid-friendly story about a gentle giant, someone who twirled children around on his braids, turning himself into a human merry-go-round for their amusement." — School Library Journal Good Comics for Kids"What’s to be made of lives that don’t go the way they were supposed to? Gravel shows that they’re worth paying attention to." — Publishers Weekly"Kids will be taken by this larger-than-life figure, who is still beloved in Montreal, the city the Great Antonio called home."— Booklist"Gravel’s cartoonish art is graphically sophisticated." — Montreal Gazette"In this innovative portrait―not quite a biography yet not quite a legend―Gravel affectionately places Antonio in the Paul Bunyan tradition of mighty men." — Horn Book Magazine"A modern tale for a new audience." - Mom Read It

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Book SynopsisWorms have existed since dinosaurs populated the earth. They can't see because they don't have eyes. In some cultures they are considered delicious and are eaten, while in others they are thought of as disgusting. They are very good for nature so the next time you see one remember to be nice! Los gusanos existen desde que los dinosaurios poblaban la tierra. Además, no ven porque no tienen ojos y ¡son muy buenos para la naturaleza! En algunas culturas creen que son deliciosos y se los comen, en otras piensan que son desagradables. En definitiva, cuando veas un gusano recuerda ser amable.Trade ReviewSure to attract readers interested in nonfiction and graphic novel-style books, this title provides a good introduction that will pique kids’ interest and have them searching for more on the often ignored worm.– School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisHead lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered,   disgusting creatures  in this hilarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel!En la colección Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los que no se suele hablar. Algunos dicen que son feos y otros que son desagradables. El piojo, el gusano, el murciélago, la rata… ¡Todos los detalles que siempre quisiste saber sobre estos animales contados con mucho humor por la autora e ilustradora mundialmente reconocida, Elise Gravel!Do you know the difference between a mouse and a rat? Did you know that rats are true athletes that can swim, jump high and run very fast? Do you know what they use their sharp teeth and long tails for? In an

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Book SynopsisHead lice, the worm, the bat, the rat.. Learn about these, often considered, disgusting creatures in this hiliarious illustrated nonfiction series by award winning author and illustrator, Elise Gravel! En la colección Animalejos encontraremos a animales de los que no se suele hablar. Algunos dicen que son feos y otros que son desagradables. El piojo, el gusano, el murciélago, la rata… ¡Todos los detalles que siempre quisiste saber sobre estos animales contados con mucho humor por la autora e ilustradora mundialmente reconocida, Elise Gravel!Did you know that in addition to leaving annoying itchy bites, mosquitoes live in almost every country in the world, detect humans through our breath and only the female bites as it needs our blood to lay eggs (they can lay around 400 in one day!)? So if you don´t want to get bitten, cover up! Además de picarnos, los mosquitos hacen muchas más cosas: viven en todos los países del mundo, a los humanos nos detectan gracias a nuestra respiración y solo nos pican las hembras, que necesitan nuestra sangre para poner huevos, ¡pueden poner alrededor de 400 en un día! Por eso hay tantos. Si no quieres disfrutar de su compañía ¡ponte manga larga!

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