Rulers of the Playground - by Joseph Kuefler (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah's kingdom . . . Everyone except for Lennox . . . because she wanted to rule the playground, too. A gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A funny, relatable story about how becoming rulers of the playground in the end is less fun than playing together and sharing. A great choice for the beginning of the school year.*</strong></p><p>This picture book about sharing, friendship, and kindness in a playground setting will remind you of favorites such as <em>This Is Not My Hat </em>from Jon Klassen and <em>The Day the Crayons Quit </em>from Drew Daywalt.</p><p>One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah's kingdom. Everyone except for Lennox . . . because she wanted to rule the playground, too.</p><p>A gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics. Will hold the attention of preschool through second grade kids--whether they're leaders or followers, all kids navigate the world of the playground and will relate to the dynamics at play in <em>Rulers of the Playground</em>.</p><p><em>*School Library Journal</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground.</p><p>Everyone pinkie promised to obey King Jonah's rules . . .</p><p>Everyone except for Lennox, because she wanted to rule the playground, too.</p><p>This hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics is gloriously rendered by author and illustrator Joseph Kuefler.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A playful lesson in camaraderie and social etiquette."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"Children struggling with tyrants (or the impulse to dictate) will find both laughter and comfort in Kuefler's playground, full of recognizable experiences, faces, and feelings. Winning satire for the jungle-gym set."--<em>Kirkus Reviews </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>This readable title is sure to speak to bossy and not so bossy kids alike. A great choice for the beginning of the school year.--School Library Journal<br><br>Praise for BEYOND THE POND: "A witty, auspicious debut...[with] echoes of Jon Klassen and Wes Anderson."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>Praise for BEYOND THE POND: "This lovely picture book is a tribute to imagination and the wonder in everyday spaces...will resonate with young readers--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>Praise for BEYOND THE POND: "[A] tale of transformation and wonder...reminiscent of Sendak's Max and his Wild Things."--School Library Journal<br>
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