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Knock Knock
Knock Knock is a fresh and innovative method of humorous storytelling that uses knock-knock jokes to tell the story of Bear and his woodland friends Raccoon, Rabbit, Turtle, and others. With each new visitor, Bear grows increasingly frustrated at his lack of peace and quiet. Little does Bear know that his friends have a special surprise party in store to welcome him back during springtime!
"Knock, knock!"
"Who's there?"
"Justin."
"Justin who?"
"Justin the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by."
It's sidesplitting storybook fun!
"Knock, knock!"
"Who's there?"
"Justin."
"Justin who?"
"Justin the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by."
It's sidesplitting storybook fun!
34 pages, Hardcover
First published July 31, 2018
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About the author
Tammi Sauer
48 books137 followersTammi Sauer is the author of Cowboy Camp (Sterling, 2005), Chicken Dance (Sterling, 2009), Mostly Monsterly (Paula Wiseman/S&S, 2010), the forthcoming Princess-in-Training (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), and something that's currently Top Secret.
Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.
Tammi and her family live in Oklahoma with one dog, two geckos, and a tank full of random fish.
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November 14, 2018
Bear is just getting ready for his winter's hibernation when there is a "Knock Knock" at the door. As one after another of his friends arrive, each with a knock-knock joke, our ursine character gets more and more irate. Then he realizes that he is being given a "happy hibernation" party, and goes happily off to sleep. When he awakens in the spring, it is then his turn to go knocking...
Children who love knock-knock jokes will enjoy Knock Knock, which pairs an amusing, joke-filled narrative from author Tammi Sauer with colorful, cartoon-style artwork from illustrator Guy Francis. Although there are grouchy bears aplenty in the world of picture-books (think the bear in Goodnight Already! , or in Ryan Higgins' Mother Bruce ), this is the first story I've seen to feature a grouchy bear reacting to knock-knock jokes. Somehow, the combination really tickled my funny bone! Recommended to all young grouches, and to anyone who appreciates knock-knock jokes.
Children who love knock-knock jokes will enjoy Knock Knock, which pairs an amusing, joke-filled narrative from author Tammi Sauer with colorful, cartoon-style artwork from illustrator Guy Francis. Although there are grouchy bears aplenty in the world of picture-books (think the bear in Goodnight Already! , or in Ryan Higgins' Mother Bruce ), this is the first story I've seen to feature a grouchy bear reacting to knock-knock jokes. Somehow, the combination really tickled my funny bone! Recommended to all young grouches, and to anyone who appreciates knock-knock jokes.
August 15, 2018
Knock-knock jokes in a cohesive story.
October 19, 2018
Bear is ready to settle down into sleep for the winter but his friends keep knocking on his door.
Kids will love the knock-knock jokes and zany illustrations in this satisfying story.
Kids will love the knock-knock jokes and zany illustrations in this satisfying story.
October 14, 2018
Funny book for fans of knock-knock jokes. This book will likely appeal more to slightly older kids, in elementary school, who understand puns, word play and knock-knock jokes in general.
Kids enjoyed it.
Kids enjoyed it.
February 21, 2019
I don't know about sidesplitting but it's a pretty adorable read. It's impressive that they managed to tell a full story in knock knock jokes though.
April 20, 2018
Cute.
In a day where all the picture books I read weren't that good, this one gets 4 stars. But it might really just be a 3 star book.
In a day where all the picture books I read weren't that good, this one gets 4 stars. But it might really just be a 3 star book.
August 25, 2018
Fans of Knock-Knock jokes will get a kick out of this picture book that primarily consists of just those. But the author cleverly inserts them into a story about hibernation as Bear settles down for his long winter nap but then keeps getting interrupted by all his friends dropping by. At first it seems as though they are being inconsiderate, but by the end of the story, readers will understand what's going on and will appreciate their actions. I like that he returns the favor once he's awake once more after three months have passed, but the jokes seemed a bit silly to me. That doesn't mean youngsters won't enjoy them because they will, and they will most likely even add their own jokes to these and try them out on friends and family members. The illustrations have a cartoon-like quality that will attract young readers as well.
December 30, 2018
Terrific blend of groan-worthy knock knock jokes and picture book story of a bear getting ready to hibernate. I've yet to meet a kid who didn't love knock knock jokes, including my youngest grandson who doesn't quite get the concept yet ;-)
Guy Francis' colorful comedic illustrations add to the fun. Great choice for story time in primary classrooms.
Guy Francis' colorful comedic illustrations add to the fun. Great choice for story time in primary classrooms.
October 14, 2018
'Knock Knock' by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Guy Francis, is a cute picture book about a bear getting prepared for hibernation. He is eager to have some time alone and to not be bothered by the incessant pestering he feels he is encountering when animal after animal knocks on his door with yet another joke to share. His frustration builds and builds while the rest of the animals enjoy the sentiment, each of them coming to Bear's house with something in hand, from soup to cupcakes to balloons, drinks, and more. As they look toward making Bear's home ship-shape for his impending hibernation, Bear realizes that, in spite of his being ever-so-tired, his friends are only there to share how much they will miss him while he's not around for the winter. When he awakes in the spring, feeling as awake and spry as ever, it is sweet to see him visiting his friends in the same way they visited him - with jokes to tell and a smile to share.
Sometimes it just takes a look at what is really going on, without all of the pent-up emotion hiding reality from view, to show what matters. Sauer's sweet-natured tale of realizing that someone's true motivation isn't always to be out to get someone else, despite what the other person might think, is a wake-up call to anyone who has ever misread a person or situation before. The illustrations enhance the storytelling, shedding light on what is happening in the story and making it so that Bear comes to understand that having friends is worth the aggravation once in a while.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Freshman Fourteen' and 'Sweet Fifteen,' Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
Sometimes it just takes a look at what is really going on, without all of the pent-up emotion hiding reality from view, to show what matters. Sauer's sweet-natured tale of realizing that someone's true motivation isn't always to be out to get someone else, despite what the other person might think, is a wake-up call to anyone who has ever misread a person or situation before. The illustrations enhance the storytelling, shedding light on what is happening in the story and making it so that Bear comes to understand that having friends is worth the aggravation once in a while.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Freshman Fourteen' and 'Sweet Fifteen,' Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
December 23, 2022
There are intriguing titles, and then there are perfect titles. Knock-Knock by Tammi Sauer and Guy Francis falls firmly into the latter camp--it's both a compendium of knock-knock jokes AND a story about a bear who just wants to finally hibernate, already. That is, if the neighborhood stops knocking on his door.
In the children's literary world, it's sometimes easy to overlook high-concept (high concept meaning a book with a clearly defined marketing hook that its title pretty much spells out--a great example is B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures). Sometimes a high-concept book can be unfairly seen as low-brow because (let's face it...) a few of them...actually are? (Meaning you read it, and there's not much more inside the story than you guessed from the cover.)
But THIS book is a great example of high concept done fabulously--something we all can aspire to! Commitment! Pacing! LAYERS!
It's gag after gag, sure, but there's also a genuine story--a story of a bear who is annoyed by his (perhaps overzealous) neighbors, until he realizes that he really is going to miss them while he hibernates. And it's also a story of joyful celebrations--even in the face of change and a little bit of sadness (something that a kid who has to move or change classes or schools will instantly recognize as an unavoidable part of life).
Tammi a read-aloud crafting queen, so it probably goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway: this book would be a great choice for a kinder/first-grade read-aloud--or to have your littlest stand-up comic happily read to *you.*
In the children's literary world, it's sometimes easy to overlook high-concept (high concept meaning a book with a clearly defined marketing hook that its title pretty much spells out--a great example is B.J. Novak's The Book With No Pictures). Sometimes a high-concept book can be unfairly seen as low-brow because (let's face it...) a few of them...actually are? (Meaning you read it, and there's not much more inside the story than you guessed from the cover.)
But THIS book is a great example of high concept done fabulously--something we all can aspire to! Commitment! Pacing! LAYERS!
It's gag after gag, sure, but there's also a genuine story--a story of a bear who is annoyed by his (perhaps overzealous) neighbors, until he realizes that he really is going to miss them while he hibernates. And it's also a story of joyful celebrations--even in the face of change and a little bit of sadness (something that a kid who has to move or change classes or schools will instantly recognize as an unavoidable part of life).
Tammi a read-aloud crafting queen, so it probably goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway: this book would be a great choice for a kinder/first-grade read-aloud--or to have your littlest stand-up comic happily read to *you.*
April 17, 2018
Sauer, Tammi Knock Knock, illustrated by Guy Francis. PICTURE BOOK. Scholastic Press, 2018. $17. 9781338116946.
Bear is trying to settle down for his winter hibernation, but his neighbors keep stopping by knocking on the door and keeping him awake. He keeps getting grumpier until they finally let him know it’s a surprise party.
My husband was super grumpy when I tried to get him to read the Knock-Knock jokes with him, but I know that children of the right age will totally love it.
Pre-K, EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
Bear is trying to settle down for his winter hibernation, but his neighbors keep stopping by knocking on the door and keeping him awake. He keeps getting grumpier until they finally let him know it’s a surprise party.
My husband was super grumpy when I tried to get him to read the Knock-Knock jokes with him, but I know that children of the right age will totally love it.
Pre-K, EL (K-3) – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
December 17, 2018
Told mostly through knock-knock jokes and illustrations, this is the story of a bear who is just trying to go to sleep. But different forest animals keep knocking on his door and walking in. They seem to be setting up for a party. Turns out they are giving Bear a 'happy hibernation' party before he goes to sleep.
I think kids will like the joke part of the story, and the illustrations work really well to explain how the jokes work, and to tell the story. Its cute, and will work in both story times and lap times.
I think kids will like the joke part of the story, and the illustrations work really well to explain how the jokes work, and to tell the story. Its cute, and will work in both story times and lap times.
October 4, 2018
All I could do with this book is Laugh! First of all one of my grandsons read this book to me as part as his Home school projects to get him back into reading. He Loves Knock Knock jokes. Actually any kind of jokes. I sat beside him as he read and each time he was ready to turn the page we would be laughing. Author Tammi Sauer has a great knack for writing:
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September 27, 2018
I laughed so hard reading this book! Great dad level knock knock jokes! The animals keep knocking on bear's door to come into his house. As more arrive you realize they are throwing him a "Happy Hibernation" party before he hibernates for the winter. My favorite part is when the animals tuck him into bed and wish him happy hibernation. Great story for storytime.
November 11, 2018
Who wouldn't like a whole picture book written in knock knock jokes?
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Boris.
Boris who?
If this book Boris you, you are crazy.
I love the bright illustrations by Guy Francis. They add so much to the antics of this fun story about a bear getting ready to sleep through winter.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Boris.
Boris who?
If this book Boris you, you are crazy.
I love the bright illustrations by Guy Francis. They add so much to the antics of this fun story about a bear getting ready to sleep through winter.
December 12, 2018
Summary: Bear just wants to go to bed.
Recommended by Rebecca
I cannot tell you how sick of these books I am. I get it, the bear/skunk/bat wants to go hibernate for the winter, but people keep interrupting them. It's a kids book trope, and this book doesn't do it particularly well. Looking for a better version? Go with "Bear Wakes Up" by Karma Wilson
Recommended by Rebecca
I cannot tell you how sick of these books I am. I get it, the bear/skunk/bat wants to go hibernate for the winter, but people keep interrupting them. It's a kids book trope, and this book doesn't do it particularly well. Looking for a better version? Go with "Bear Wakes Up" by Karma Wilson
December 13, 2018
This is really cute. Around the time my twins went to first grade they became obsessed with knock knock jokes. This is a book to put in the hands of or read aloud to kids in that stage. They will love it and spend the next few weeks repeating all the jokes. Sauer hit it on the head with the corny knock knock jokes perfectly worked into a story about hibernation.
January 7, 2019
I love Knock Knock jokes, especially when the kiddos tell me one. It is a funny story that has more to do with hibernation than friendship (what theme I was looking for). for a read aloud, especially for older children who get puns this book is GREAT. Also, if you're a fan of grumpy bears (Mother Bruce), this book is for you!
February 15, 2019
This book is about a bear that that has a party for his hibernation and everyone keeps knocking at the door coming to the party with very funny rhymes. After hibernation the bear goes to his friends to knock knock and play with them again.
This is a great book for three and four year olds that are just beginning to read if I were to teach that age I would have this book in my class.
This is a great book for three and four year olds that are just beginning to read if I were to teach that age I would have this book in my class.
April 3, 2019
Funny silly book for the kids that are into jokes. There is a lot of word play that school teachers and school librarians could use in lessons.
For younger preschoolers/toddlers- this book has a repetitious phrase that will allow the kids and listeners involved and interacting with the book. A storytime focusing on print awareness (with the speech bubbles) could work really well.
For younger preschoolers/toddlers- this book has a repetitious phrase that will allow the kids and listeners involved and interacting with the book. A storytime focusing on print awareness (with the speech bubbles) could work really well.
August 20, 2019
Got this from the Picture book long list. I wasn't around when Hubby read to kids. I assume they liked it. I read to V. I liked the twist of the story, and the ending as well. Knock knock jokes annoy me, though, so I was hesitant to read this. I think kids will enjoy, especially school-age. Curious how this would have gone across in a preschool storytime.
September 12, 2019
This book shows a sleepy bear that has many friends. As we read the book the children asked why he was in his pajamas at a party.We then discussed hibernation. The jokes were difficult for the children to see why it was funny, though after much discussion they tried to make up their knock knock jokes. A little confusing for the younger children but still a cute book.
December 28, 2019
Borrowed this from the library a while back. The illustrations are cute and goofy, as is the short story line about a bear trying to bed down for hibernation while being visited by his woodland friends. Not a book we'll be keeping around, but we may check it out again in the future. My son was only mildly interested in the visuals when I was reading this.
November 3, 2021
Bear wishes his friends wouldn't interupt his sleeping. But they really just want to give him a "send-off" party before he begins hibernating. But Bear gets the last chuckle when he wakes them up in early Spring. Great book for story time with large illustrations crowds can easily see.
The humor will get little ones giggling.
The humor will get little ones giggling.
August 9, 2018
Bear is a little bit grumpy as all of his neighbors come knocking with puns while he's just trying to settle down and take a long winters nap!
In the end, though, he's happy to say goodnight to all of his friends before he takes a snooze.
Love the puns in this book, could not get enough!
In the end, though, he's happy to say goodnight to all of his friends before he takes a snooze.
Love the puns in this book, could not get enough!
August 17, 2018
Bear is getting settled for his winter nap when someone knocks on his door. This begins a series of knock knock jokes that tell the whole story. Clever device for elementary level readers to follow. The facial expressions in the illustrations definitely add to the story.
April 2, 2019
my 5 year old daughter has been into knock knock jokes lately, so thought she would enjoy this one. I dont think she understood many of the jokes but she thought it was cute. It was about a bear that was trying to hibernate but his friends kept stopping over.
April 18, 2019
I like this book because it has lots of knock-knock jokes.
Knock Knock!
Who's there?
Bea!
Bea who?
Beware, this book is super funny!
And lots of friends gather up for (you know what!) the Winter Party!
And he says "don't you see I'm [yawn]..."
Knock Knock!
Who's there?
Bea!
Bea who?
Beware, this book is super funny!
And lots of friends gather up for (you know what!) the Winter Party!
And he says "don't you see I'm [yawn]..."
April 29, 2019
Lots of knock-knock jokes as bear's house gets overrun while he is getting ready to sleep (it's a bunch of his friends throwing him a party before he starts hibernation). Could work for a storytime for preschoolers who understand knock-knock jokes (maybe a wintery/hibernation theme)
December 20, 2019
a VERY short and funny book about a poor Bear trying to settle down for his hibernation. His friends keep coming along with knock knock jokes, disturbing him! Go for an older age group with this - the puns will fly over prek heads.
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