Michael Ian Black

Naked! Michael Ian Black

Brief Description: A child discovers that the only thing more fun than being naked is wearing nothing but a cape. Marc Notes: A child discovers that the only thing more fun than being naked is wearing nothing but a cape.; Ages 4-8. Publisher Marketing: A hilarious new book about a boy who refuses to wear clothes, from comedian Michael Ian Black and illustrator Debbi Ridpath Ohi, the team that brought you "I'm Bored," a "New York Times "Notable Children's Book. Michael Ian Black and Debbie Ridpath Ohi, whose "smart cartoony artwork matches Black's perfect comic timing" ("The New York Times Book Review"), have paired up again to showcase the antics of an adorable little boy who just doesn't want to get dressed. After his bath, the little boy begins his hilarious dash around the house...in the buff! Being naked is great. Running around, sliding down the stairs, eating cookies. Nothing could be better. Unless he had a cape... Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 03/03/2014 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 112 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover)

New York Times Book Review 05/11/2014 pg. 25 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover)

New York Times Book Review 05/18/2014 pg. 30 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2014 pg. 563 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 44 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 23 (EAN 9781442467385, Hardcover)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2014 (EAN 9781442467392, Open Ebook) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Black, Michael Ian Michael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has created and starred in many television series, including "Michael and Michael Have Issues", " Stella", and "The State. "He also starred in the NBC television show "Ed "and on VH1's "I Love The... "series. He wrote the screenplay for the film "Run, Fatboy, Run "and wrote and directed the film "Wedding Daze. "Michael regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian and is the bestselling author of the book "My Custom Van (and 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face) "and the children's books "Chicken Cheeks", " The Purple Kangaroo", " A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea", " I'm Bored", " Naked!", and "Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop". Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children. Contributor Bio:  Ohi, Debbie Ridpath Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. "Where Are My Books?", the first book that Debbie has written as well as illustrated, launches in 2015 from Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. Her illustrations also appear in picture books "Sea-Monkey and Bob" (written by Aaron Reynolds, 2015), "I'm Bored "("New York Times" Notable Book, written by Michael Ian Black) and "Naked!" (also written by Michael Ian Black, 2015), as well as ten Judy Blume chapter books and middle grade titles reissued by Atheneum/Simon & Schuster. For more info, visit DebbieOhi.com or @inkyelbows on Twitter.