ODDANIMALS are going into hiding soon!

There is only one week left to hang out at my studio at the Boston Children's Museum!!!!

Oh, also, here are some recent sightings of some new Oddanimals!

Publishers Weekly OINK A DOODLE reMOO

OINK-A-DOODLE-MOO doesn't come out for a few more weeks, but here's a Publisher's Weekly review to whet your appetite.

"Czekaj wrings an impressive amount of humor from a simple conceit; the story will likely have children ready to play telephone (or just make some animal noises)"-Publishers Weekly

Yes, Yes, it's YES, YES, YAUL!

The sequel to Hip and Hop, Don't Stop comes out today!:

"Czekaj’s tale radiates good cheer, in both its snappy dialogue and its vitalizing artwork, and effectively counsels that involvement is one of the keys to living. "-Kirkus Reviews

Buy it at your local indendependent bookstore at one of these sites:

TWO NEW BOOKS THIS SPRING, Y'ALL!

PARTY LIKE AN (ODD)ANIMAL!

This Friday, March 16, from 5:30-7:30, is the opening party for my new exhibit at the Boston Children's Museum.

You should come because it will be awesome.

All the info you need is here.

Spread the word.

Somerville Library Mural

Hey, I painted a mural on a big metal box that presumably houses important electrical things! It's located outside the main branch of the Somerville Public Library on Highland Ave.

Thanks to everyone who said supportive things to me as I was freezing my butt off (note to self: don't paint murals in winter).

You can even watch my progress from initial sketch to finished mural.

This switchbox project was supported by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library and the Somerville Arts Council.

CAT SECRETS is out now!

My new book Cat Secrets just came out! Buy it on-line or at your local independent bookstore!



Also, to celebrate the release of the book, the publisher, Balzer&Bray, is having a contest and giving away 3 autographed (and personalized) copies of the book! Here are the rules:
-Post your own Cat Secret via photo or video on Twitter or on the Cat Secrets Fan Page.
-If on Twitter, be sure to add #catsecrets
-Contest ends 1/11
-Three funniest posts will be announced at the end of next week
-Noncat entries are also OK.

Here's the video trailer:

In Your Face, Books!

OK, I realize there hasn't been much action here on ye olde blog lately. However, I now have a very modestly named Facebook page where I believe most of the action will be occurring. Please consider "liking" it.

Also, I have two books coming out in January 2011!

CAT SECRETS, published by Balzer and Bray:
And A CALL FOR A NEW ALPHABET published by Charlesbridge Publishing:
Woohoo! Parties, readings, explosions to follow

Boring Grownup stuff:

Hey, boring grown-ups, I finally got around to posting some stuff for you! This page is mostly about school visits, but there are also some study guides, and a high resolution photo for you to print out and hang on your wall!

Unite or Die review

Here's a fairly detailed discussion/review about UNITE OR DIE written by J.L. Bell. He brings up some great points about the book (both pro and con).