Book 125 in the Kookmin Seogwan Picture Book series. From Kevin Hawkes, illustrator of Library Lion. As the animals stack themselves into a tower, the pages fill with close-up views of each animal's bottom—and the priceless expressions of the animal holding it up from below. This delightful picture book introduces 16 different animals and all sorts of funny words for 'bottom,' from Chicken Cheeks to Giraffe's Backside to Platypus Rump. A brown bear really wants the honey at the top of a tall tree. Coming up with a clever plan, he lifts a passing duck by the bottom and sets it on his head. And so begins a wobbly game of animal-tower-building! On top of Duck's bottom goes Moose's rear, then Chicken's cheeks, then Polar Bear's behind, then Turkey's tail end, then Wildebeest's backside—all stacked up in a row! Who will finally get to enjoy the sweet honey at the top of the tree? Author: Michael Ian Black About: A well-known comedian and writer, Michael Ian Black wrote and directed the film Wedding Daze. He lives with his wife and two children, who all love coming up with silly names for animal bottoms together. Chicken Cheeks is his first picture book. Illustrator: Kevin Hawkes About: Kevin Hawkes studied illustration at a university in Utah before moving to Boston, where he worked at a children's bookstore while honing his craft as a picture book artist. His other illustrated books include Weslandia, The Wide-Mouthed Frog, and I Was a Rat! Translator: Moon Sang-su About: Moon Sang-su studied Korean literature at Korea University and journalism at the Yonsei University Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He is the father of a 9-year-old daughter who dreams of becoming a chef and is endlessly curious about the school lunch menu, and an 8-year-old son who insists he reads plenty of books—mostly so he can play more video games. His dream is to create books his two children will never tire of reading. From Kevin Hawkes, illustrator of the beloved Library Lion—a brand-new picture book! The higher the animal tower grows, the bigger the laughs get. Read aloud and giggle your way through 16 animals and all their silly names for 'bottom'! Who will get the sweet honey at the top of the tree? A brown bear really wants the honey at the top of a tall tree. Coming up with a clever plan, he lifts a passing duck by the bottom and sets it on his head. And so begins a wobbly game of animal-tower-building! On top of Duck's bottom goes Moose's rear, then Chicken's cheeks, then Polar Bear's behind, then Turkey's tail end, then Wildebeest's backside—all stacked up in a row! Finally, as the last animal, a platypus, reaches out to grab the honeycomb, a very angry bumblebee comes buzzing after them, ready to give the whole tower a surprise sting! Who will finally get to enjoy the sweet honey at the top of the tree? A fun picture book that supports young children's cognitive development From Kevin Hawkes, the bestselling illustrator behind Library Lion, comes Chicken Cheeks—a delightfully silly picture book that helps young children build cognitive and communication skills. As the animals stack themselves into a tower, the pages fill with close-up views of each animal's bottom and the priceless expressions of the animal holding it up. Along the way, children learn the names of 16 different animals and all sorts of playful words for 'bottom,' from Chicken Cheeks to Giraffe's Backside to Platypus Rump. Kids will also enjoy hunting for hidden details in each scene—like the chicken laying an egg right on the moose's nose—learning to read facial expressions and understand a single situation from many different angles. The higher the tower gets, the bigger the laughs in Chicken Cheeks! After you finish the book, go back through each page and see if you can spot the two hidden ants—their very own new adventure is just waiting to begin!