Bøger af Davide Cali

How many excuses are there for not doing homework? Let us count the ways: Giant lizards invaded the neighborhood. Elves hid all the pencils. And then there was that problem with carnivorous plants... The excuses go on and on, each more absurd than the next and escalating to hilarious heights. Featuring detail-rich illustrations by Benjamin Chaud, this reinforced library-binding book is guaranteed to amuse kids and their parents, not to mention anyone who has experienced a slacker student moment--and isn't that everyone?

First, some giant ants steal breakfast. Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, action-packed, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds--and the unbelievable oddness! This loveable story is now available in reinforced library binding.

There's more to this museum than meets the eye! Now in reinforced library binding, this wonderfully wacky world celebrates international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . ., The Truth About My Unbelievable Summer . . ., and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . . Notoriously (and delightfully) unreliable narrator Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He'll just catch up in one of the exhibits. But that's not possible in these halls! With volcanoes erupting, dinosaurs charging, and secret stairwells lurking, reuniting with his classmates becomes a quest of outrageous proportions. Young readers will revel in this entertaining book's over-the-top antics.

Forgetting to do chores? Running late? Burping? No adult would ever behave so poorly! At least, that's what you might think. But by the end of this outrageous, laugh-out-loud picture book from celebrated author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, you'll know better. Unbelievable as it may seem, sometimes even grown-ups misbehave! The duo behind Junior Library Guild selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . . are back with another relatable, rollicking tale, this time showcasing the humor--and the humanity--of the most important people in kids' lives.

Award-winning creators Davide Calì and Fatinha Ramos’s reimagined fairy tale picture book Tourmaline celebrates LGBTQ+ inclusivity and diversity.When knight after knight tries to rescue the princess and fails, who will succeed in saving her? Somewhere far away, a beautiful princess called Tourmaline is imprisoned in a tall tower. Only the bravest knight of all can free her. Knight after knight is sure that he’s the bravest, but they all fail in their quest. They get tangled up in the forest, lose their way in a cornfield, don’t want to get their cloak dirty, become distracted, or their horse lets them down. Luckily there’s one fearless knight who doesn’t let anything daunt them.

Henry and Ali tell their teacher a wild outer space tale to explain why they do not have their homework on the solar system.

"Adapted from the Italian original, this picture book imagines a mythical world in which animals' nightmares take literal form, yet the scariest place of all is the dreamless Island of Shadows, the domain of extinct creatures"--

"After a month of pleading, Dad finally takes Owen and Zoey to the pet store to adopt a rabbit. Once there, a two-for-one special offer just cannot be ignored; so they take home two rabbits - one male, and one female. Two rabbits make more rabbits, who then make even more rabbits, and soon there are just too many of the sweet little creatures. So begins a hilarious counting adventure as Owen and Zoey find homes for all of the rabbits. Full of little 'easter eggs' hidden in the art, Too Many Rabbits is a mirthful reminder to be careful of what you wish for and a hilarious lesson in chaos control for young readers."--

Do you want to stop a meteor thatis about to fall to earth? Or avoid a trainaccident? With this simple manual, you canbecome a great superhero.¿Quieres detener un meteorito que está a punto de caer a la tierra? ¿Oevitar un accidente de tren? Con este sencillo manual podrás convertirte en ungran superhéroe o superheroína.

An unseen reader goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs.Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.Then the wolf ate them.THE END. This story is too short! I want a longer one! In this clever counting book, the big bad wolf doesn’t want to tell a long story. He wants to get to the eating part. But the reader has other ideas. From a pig soccer team to a pig for every letter of the alphabet to 101 pigs in an animated movie, the stories get more and more fantastical . . . but they’re always too short and they ALL end the same way. Using an abacus as the basis for her illustrations, Marianna creates beguiling little pigs and a menacing but slightly bored wolf that perfectly complement the inventive story by Davide Cali. Come for the counting, stay for the storytelling! This book has it all.

Discover Little PeaΓÇÖs debut in this gentle, joyous story about embracing what makes us uniqueLittle Pea was born tiny, but with big aspirations. As he grows up, he loves to climb, explore, swim, daydreamΓÇöjust like any other kid his age. But when Little Pea starts school, the realization of how small he is sets in. Suddenly, heΓÇÖs too small to sit at his desk, play the flute, or even join classmates at recess. What will become of Little Pea?

Originally published in Italy by Kite Edizioni in 2019 under title: Lo scrittore.

EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY: The importance of accepting the uniqueness and differences of others.FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS: A great story about finding your own voice.A COMPELLING BOOK: Detailed images and rhythmic text are an invitation to read the book over and over again.

What is the best solution to a creative dry spell? A Great Journey!Little Pea illustrates stamps for a living. He has painted insects, tomatoes, cars, and flowers. What should he draw next? He is short on inspiration. . . . So he sets off on a great journey and a quest for ideas in his bright red plane. And who knows where he will land?

Meet Mr. Tiger, the bravest, the strongest and the greatest wrestler in the ring. But outside the ring, Mr. Tiger is painfully shy. Even speaking to the lady he secretly admires seems impossible - until a loyal friend helps him out. Enter the ring and find out what happens when a tough body houses a sweet heart!

Hugo está despierto toda la noche y no sabe por qué. Preguntará sin cesar a todos los animales de la selva, pero ellos solo quieren que les deje dormir tranquilos.----A restless bat wakes every animal in the jungle as he asks why he can't sleep. Only when the sun comes up does he find his answer . . .

This spirited picture book from international superstars Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud is an honest and hilarious reminder that we're all human, and sometimes even adults misbehave!

It's an unforgettable field trip! In this follow-up to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School . . .,Henry is late to a museum where his class is spending the day. But he has a plan: He'll just catch up in one of the exhibits.