The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors

Description

A laugh-out-loud funny new children's book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit. The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors reveals the epic tale behind everyone's favourite playground game! You've played the game...now read the book. Long ago in the Kingdom of Backgarden lived a fearsome warrior named ROCK. ROCK was undefeated in battle, and yet, he felt unfulfilled. So he went in search of a worthy opponent. Little did he know that at that very moment two more warriors were setting forth with the very same idea. When ROCK collides with SCISSORS from the village of Junk Drawer, and the ferocious PAPER, who hails from the Empire of Mum's Study, an epic and hilarious battle ensues. And the rest, as they say, is history. A riotously funny new picture book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons came Home, Drew Daywalt, and New York Times bestselling illustrator, Adam Rex. Suggested reading age 4+

Drew Daywalt is an award-winning writer/director of film and TV, his work featured on Disney, MTV, FEARnet and Syfy. He lives in Southern California.Oliver Jeffers graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours. His outstanding talent has been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestle Children's Book Prize Gold Award. 'Lost and Found' animation was broadcast on Channel 4. Oliver lives and works in Brookyln, New York.

PRAISE FOR THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT: "One of our favourite books in hardback last year" - Angels and Urchins "A wonderfully funny story" - Books for Keeps PRAISE FOR THE DAY THE CRAYONS CAME HOME: "Gloriously funny...Daywalt's clever wit appeals on an adult level, too." - Daily Mail "It's certainly as good as the first book, which means it's very good indeed" - Books for Keeps "A captivating, comical sequel to The Day the Crayons Quit ... to delight young and old alike" - Booktrust