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Calvin et Hobbes, tome 12
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First published 1996 · 128 pages
A laugh-out-loud plunge into the manic, monster-filled imagination of a rambunctious child and his stuffed best friend.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like tapping directly into the boundless, manic energy of a six-year-old's mind. The pace is brisk and punchy, delivering laugh-out-loud humor through a series of daily exploits that blur the line between reality and fantasy. The mood is overwhelmingly playful and imaginative, yet it gleefully leans into the spooky, whimsical fears of childhood, like drooling monsters lurking just beneath the bed. It is a joyful, energetic experience driven by sharp comic timing and the deeply endearing bond between a rambunctious boy and his stuffed tiger. This book will delight anyone looking for a lighthearted, humorous escape that perfectly captures the wild, untamed spirit of childhood imagination.
- Mood
- energetic
- whimsical
- lighthearted
- imaginative
- Tone
- humorous
- manic
- playful
- irreverent
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- childhood imagination · facing fears · unlikely friendship · everyday mischief
- The writing
- Sharp, punchy comic strip dialogue paired with highly expressive, dynamic visual storytelling.
- The arc
- A joyful, high-energy romp that bounces between manic mischief and the imaginative navigation of childhood fears.
- Who it's for
- Anyone seeking a laugh-out-loud escape into the rambunctious, fantasy-filled world of a six-year-old's daily exploits.
Content notes
- childhood fears
- monsters
About the book
"Be good to yourself: Buy a copy of this Calvin and Hobbes cartoon book. If you don't laugh out loud at every third strip, check your pulse. You may be dead." —Phil Musick, Pittsburgh Press
Calvin is a rambunctious six-year-old whose manic antics threaten world peace. Hobbes is his stuffed tiger who comes alive when adults aren"t around. The saga of their daily exploits won cartoonist Bill Watterson the coveted Reuben Award for "Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year." Something Under the Bed Is Drooling is a jewel.
Description from Open Library.
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