The award-winning food-filled children’s book for anyone who fancies themselves a foodie or has ever been hangry. Yes, that means you.
Whimsical verses and colorful illustrations that nod to children’s books of past eras tell the tale of what to do when you meet a Hangry Howard. What is a hangry Howard? A question you might ask. It’s someone who lives in all of us when hunger meets anger and you don’t get food fast.
Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner (Humor, Best New Author & Picture Book)
Reader’s Choice Book Award Finalist
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“5 Stars. with lots of fabulous, tongue twisting rhymes, this is a fun book to read aloud And Young children will laugh out Loud. illustrations are superb, vibrant, eye catching and amusing, they capture the story and humor perfectly.”
— Reader’s Choice Book Awards (named as finalist)
“5 STars. There is a perfect way to end all that hungry kid fury and put a smile on thier faces: Get Yourself Joe Ciccarelli’s When you Meet A Hangry Howard. ”
— Reader’s Favorite Awards
“for once, a children’s book that speaks to the hangry side of us all. it’s funny, insightful and you’ll finally learn what a pu pu platter is. ”
— Carla Butwin, Creator of If Animals Could Talk
“I’ve known a lot of Hangry Howard’s and I’ve been one , too. This gorgeously illustrated book helps children (and adults) reflect on those feelings.”
— Ken Hanson, Children’s Book Collector & One of America’s 50 Most Influential Designers
About The Writer
Joe Ciccarelli is a creative director, writer, former adjunct professor and new(ish) father based in Michigan. In the daytime he tells stories for some of the biggest brands in the world. At night, he tells stories to his son, wife, and Gertie, the English cocker spaniel. Sometimes the stories become children’s books.
About The Artist
Gary Ciccarelli is the man who illustrated your childhood, you just didn’t know it. His 40-year career has produced thousands of illustrations for the likes of Disney, Nintendo, Nickelodeon, Star Wars, Parker Brothers, Toy Biz, Sega, DC and Marvel to name a few. You can find his work on the covers of vintage video games, collectible toys, classic board games, iconic movie posters, and just about everything in between.
See his work @YourIllustratedChildhood
Upcoming Readings & Books Signings
May 20th @ 2pm - Sidetracks Book Shop in Royal Oak, MI
June 10th @ 4pm - Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe, MI
