The Kurdles

Format:

Book

Title:

The Kurdles

Author:

Goodin, Robert artist author

ISBN:

9781606998328

Publication:

Seattle, Washington, USA : Fantagraphics Books, [2015]

Physical Description:

57 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm

Summary:

"Sally is a teddy bear who gets separated from her owner while on a drive in the country. Desperate to find her way home, she stumbles upon Kurdleton, home to a most peculiar group of characters in the midst of a crisis; their forest house has grown hair, eyes, and a mouth! The creatures work with their new friend to keep Kurdleton from growing legs and running away!"-- provided by publisher.

Subject(s):

Teddy bears -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Forest animals -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Forests and forestry -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Toys -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Outcasts -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Cartoons and comics.

Genre:

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Children's stories -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Holds:

Available:*

Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... McMinnville Public Library	Goodin, R.	Searching... Unknown

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Sally is a teddy bear who gets separated from her owner while on a drive in the country. Desperate to find her way home, she stumbles upon Kurdleton, home to a most peculiar group of characters in the midst of a crisis: their forest house has grown hair, eyes, and a mouth! The creatures work with their new friend to keep Kurdleton from growing legs and running away! Goodin, an animation industry veteran, delivers a timeless classic in his debut graphic novel, introducing an unforgettable and charming cast of characters. Printed in an oversized format to showcase Goodin's stunning, hand-painted artwork, The Kurdles will capture the imagination of all ages.

Reviews (1)

Booklist Review

Sally the teddy bear finds herself alone in a rainy wood one night, after her petulant, bratty owner throws her out the car window. On plush legs, she toddles around the forest before being captured first by an owl and then by a dog. She is about to hit the dog in the snout with a rock when the Kurdles, a gang of odd creatures, asks her kindly not to do it. Pentapus, a five-legged stuffed cephalopod; Hank, a unicorn-headed man; and Phineas, a scarecrow, take Sally in and promise to return her home if she can help them solve a big problem. Their house, you see, has sprouted purple hair and a pair of giant eyes. Goodin fills each panel with cinematic, hand-painted scenes that, while certainly for kids, are slightly eerie, though never truly scary. The toylike creatures and Muppetesque house are in appealingly sharp contrast to the soft, natural tones of the surrounding forest, which only serves to emphasize the off-kilter atmosphere. Perfect for fans of Luke Pearson's Hildafolk series.--Hunter, Sarah Copyright 2010 Booklist