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"Readers will adore this warm, comical story reassuring them they can learn to overcome anxieties. Monstrously encouraging, entertaining fun."

— Kirkus Reviews

". . . . honestly, who doesn’t want to see a sloth with a fanny pack on a bouncy ball? Pitch-perfect for the Dog Man set." — Booklist

"VERDICT A comical graphic novel for young readers looking for their next spirited paranormal read."— School Library Journal​

ALA Round Table Best Graphic Novels for Children 2022

"Rendered in sprightly watercolor and ink cartoons, Marko’s action-packed picture book debut features a panoply of compositional styles, lively language, and a protagonist that is the very definition of mettle." — Publishers Weekly

"A cheerful tale certain to ensnare readers."  — Kirkus Reviews

"Even those not pie-eyed for pigs will find something to like in this jolly outing. (Graphic/early-reader hybrid. 5-8)"—Kirkus Reviews​

Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best 2017

Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Primary Title

An Amazon Best Book of the Month, January 2014

*"Marko's debut is a perfectly puntastic page-turner. Hybrids of comics and traditional pictures, the goofy all-color illustrations propel the fast-moving, high-interest story. 'Ham and eggs!' --you don't want to miss this!" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"This hilarious kickoff to the Kung Pow Chicken series [is] just the thing for beginning readers." -- Publishers Weekly

"Step aside, Captain Underpants! There is a new hero in town--this time, with feathers.... Fresh, funny, and packed with full-color illustrations, this new transitional series will be an instant hit with readers looking for silly fun and a touch of mystery." -- Booklist

"Frequent poultry plays on words are sure to ellicit giggles from young readers. This [series] will have broad appeal among independent readers who have outgrown easy readers but are not yet ready for books relying more on text than illustration." -- School Library Journal

Winner Silver Birch® Express Award 2015
Winner Chocolate Lily Award 2015-2016
Nominated Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award 2017
Nominated Washington State WLMA Otter Award 2017
Kirkus Best Books of 2014
Kellogg's Family Rewards Program Featured Selection 2016-2019
Vancouver Public Library/CWILL-BC Reading Lights Selection 2017

An Amazon Big Spring Book, 2014

"Plenty of punny action in the colorful mix of comic panels and short paragraphs of text. Fans will be glad Kung Pow has at least two more adventures on the way." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Jokes and puns will keep the attention of eager new readers looking for a fast-paced, funny adventure with unlikely superheroes." -- School Library Journal

An Amazon Editor's Pick, Summer 2014

Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2015 

Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2015