Jess Hannigan – illustratör

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utterly hilarious tale of fibs, cons, and JUSTICE! Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Ryan Higgins, and stylized cinema—from Orson Welles to Wes Anderson.Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken!The townspeople of Bad Göodsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate. . . .A Junior Library Guild Selection Kids’ Indie Next List *“I don't trust anyone in this book." —Jon Klassen, award-winning creator of I Want My Hat Back★ "A fun read for children, but also for their adults. A masterful debut that reads like a well-loved classic. Will be great fun to share." —School Library Journal (starred review)★ "Is this cheeky storybook technically an entertaining endorsement of blackmail? It sure is, and it’s very funny. A splendidly silly story for all ages." —ALA Booklist (starred review)★ "Dramatic pacing and sly humor. Terrific fun with a shrewd hero." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

DON’T SCREAM! There’s something scary out in the forest, but you’re in good hands in this story by Jess Hannigan, author of the wryly silly Spider in the Well. Just make sure you keep a cool head, and watch out for any intruders…The signs are clear—there’s a BEAR OUT THERE!You’re lucky to be safe in this cabin in the woods, with a host who is levelheaded, trustworthy, and smart about bear safety.There’s certainly no need to worry about any dark shadows or sneaky schemes in this book…RIGHT?Jess Hannigan is back with another bold and brazen tale that’s not too silly, not too scary, but just right.

It is nighttime and the cow is loose. In this vibrant and silly picture book, curiosity leads to some strange encounters indeed…The cow has always wondered what goes on when the sun goes down.Tonight, she will discover it all. Adventures, nocturnal friends, every exciting thing waiting out there in the dark new world.But these night people may have other things in mind…It’s a good thing that the moon is very bright tonight.Readers who love scaredy cats, Jon Klassen, neon green, X. Fang, and things that go bump in the night will fall in love with this new story from beloved Spider in the Well author Jess Hannigan!