Carnivores

Chronicle Books

Illustrated by Dan Santat

The lion is king of the jungle.

The great white shark is sovereign of the sea.

The timber wolf is emperor of the forest.

But . . . it’s lonely at the top of the food chain. It’s difficult to fit in, when plant eaters can be so cruel – just because you ate a relative of theirs that one time! What’s a carnivore to do?

“Reynolds and Santat make the most of their flair for comic timing, visual exaggeration, and spoofing everything from foodie trends to self-actualization. Clearly, there’s still plenty of room in the irreverent humor territory pioneered by the likes of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.”

— Publishers weekly, starred review

“Will young readers swallow such a tongue-in-cheek take on the importance of self-acceptance? With relish.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“Will be a favorite for rowdy read-alouds…chuckle-inducing from cover to cover.”

— School Library Journal