Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island

Name: Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780759554757
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By David Goodner

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Summary

Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island by David Goodner is a delightful tale about two curious friends, Kondo and Kezumi, who embark on an adventurous journey to explore new lands. Their explorations lead them to an island inhabited by giants, where they encounter new challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship and bravery. This charming story invites young readers to join Kondo and Kezumi on their exciting quest filled with wonder and discovery.
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This book may appeal to you if you relish tales of friendship and adventure, where curious characters embark on explorations that spark the imagination. It's perfect for children who enjoy stories about discovering new places and learning the value of companionship. The engaging narrative and delightful illustrations create a captivating reading experience for young adventurers.

The launch of a full-color chapter book series featuring best friends Kondo and Kezumi who find a map that leads to the wonders of the unknown, for fans of Ivy & Bean and Mercy Watson -- in paperback.

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The launch of a full-colour chapter book series featuring best friends Kondo and Kezumi who find a map that leads to the wonders of the unknown, for fans of Ivy & Bean and Mercy Watson -- in paperback.

Kondo is big. Kezumi is little. They lived on an island with fruit trees and berry bushes and flitter-birds and fluffle-bunnies. When a surprise bottle washes ashore, they discover a map with a mysterious message: WE ARE NOT ALONE. Kezumi wants to follow the map and explore the world. Kondo wants to stay home and pick fruit from the fruit tree and berries from the berry bushes. But once Kezumi builds the perfect boat, the best friends set sail together to see...well, they don't know!

So begin the adventures of Kondo and Kezumi, where islands of cheese and giant mountains await. Rising stars David Goodner and Andrea Tsurumi team up for this illustrated chapter book series filled with charming quirks and unexpected discoveries. Get ready to set foot on uncharted territory with classic themes of friendship, community, and exploration.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviews of Kondo & Kezumi Visit Giant Island praise its engaging exploration of friendship and adventure, complemented by vibrant illustrations. The book is noted for its appeal to children transitioning to chapter books, with its lively storytelling and imaginative artwork. It draws favourable comparisons to the Mercy Watson series, highlighting its suitability for young readers who enjoy animated adventures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780759554757

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

Illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 80

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Goodner Young Adult

About the Author

David Goodner has worked at the Arlington Public Library for the last twenty-one years and counting. He is the author of Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed To Open This Box, and its follow-up, Ginny Goblin Is Not Allowed To Have A Monster For A Pet. He lives in North Texas with his wife and two uncommonly pleasant cats.

Andrea Tsurumi is the author and illustrator of Accident! and Crab Cake, as well as numerous comics. She illustrated Not Your Nest by Gideon Sterer and Girls Who Code by Reshma Saujani. She was born and raised in New York, where she got an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, and she now lives in Philadelphia with her spouse and their dog. When she's not inventing croissant-based animals, she likes reading about ordinary and ridiculous history.