April Fools

by Fernando Krahn

Two boys create a monster that mysteriously appears and disappears all over town until they have to reveal their prank to get out of a tight spot.

Genres: Picture Books, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 22, 1974

About the author

Fernando Krahn was a Chilean cartoonist and plastic artist. A celebrated cartoonist, his works were published in Esquire, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and The Reporter. In 1973 he was forced to flee his native country Chile to escape persecution after the 1973 Chilean coup d'état. Upon moving to Spain he had over 40 children's books published, which earned him the SM Ediciones' International Illustration Prize in 2001.

Reviews

[Pamela Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wordless book tells a tale of two boys pulling a prank on their entire town, until they need some assistance!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

early reader talks about celebrations concernign april fools day april first
a good wordless picture book

[Allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite Fernando Krahn book so far. Two industrious kids make a giant dragon head and go around town using it to scare and befuddle everyone.

[Melki · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wordless tale about two boys who build a giant serpent head, then take it all over town pranking the villagers. Cute story, and Krahn's illustrations are always fun.