mr. particular
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Meet Mr. Particular—the world’s choosiest champion! This superhero’s super picky: he says NO to squishy mud, gross green things, tucked-in shirts, humming, and anything with coconut. But, when his friends in the “Super-Duper Group” finally get fed up with his fussiness, can Mr. Particular prove that even the super-squeamish can save the day? This fun comic-book-style story will delight even the most finicky kids! Jason Kirschner started wearing a red towel as a cape right around the time he started walking and was the particularly particular leader of many super-duper groups in his time. By day, Jason is a set designer for television, with credits that include The Meredith Vieira Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and an amazing fourteen-year stint at The Late Show with David Letterman. By night, Jason is an author and illustrator of children’s books. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his finicky veterinarian wife, persnickety twins, and ridiculously choosy cat.TRANSCRIPT
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MR. PARTICULAR
ISBN 978-1-4549-1818-9
9 781 45 4 91 81 89
5 1 4 9 5>
Manufactured in China
ATOMIC BEAR
DARING DUCK
DR. SLIMYHANDS
They’ve even got a superdog! (He does not eat coconuts.)
KICKIN’ CHICKENROBOTOSAUR
IF YOU’RE A FAN of superheroes, supervillains, trees, cardboard robots, slimy scientists, devilish dogs, cool words, or really anything in the entire universe, then you’ll love Mr. Particular! But don’t take our word for it. Read what these fine folks have to say:
To me, it’s clear— Mr. Particular ROCKS!
—Invisible FINK
—Hatman
—Fabu Fox
This book was so good— It blew my Lid!
it’s funny, sweet, and Perfectly foxy!
WORDS AND PICTURES BY JASON KIRSCHNER
LOOK INSIDE!Mr. Particular
for the fantastic& finicky adventures of
& the super-duper group!
Turn the book over
RIGHT HERE to startthe fun!
You wouldn’t know
by looking at it,
but inside this
house lives the
greatest hero
of our age.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 6-7 11/24/15 5:55 PM
You wouldn’t know
by looking at it,
but inside this
house lives the
greatest hero
of our age.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 6-7 11/24/15 5:55 PM
Always, always in bed by 7:30 PM sharp.
Faster than the choo-choo at the zoo . . .
Able to lift minivans with his bare hands . . .
It’s .
. .
That’s me!
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 8-9 11/24/15 5:55 PM
Always, always in bed by 7:30 PM sharp.
Faster than the choo-choo at the zoo . . .
Able to lift minivans with his bare hands . . .
It’s .
. .
That’s me!
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 8-9 11/24/15 5:55 PM
One afternoon, the Super-Duper Group held an emergency meeting after Mr. Particular accused Lizardbreath of having coconut breath.
We’ve been
talking and . . .
We’re going to
have to let you go.
THAT’S Lizardbreath!
(He probably didn’t eat coconut.)
WHAT?! Why?
You’re too picky! You always
stop us before we
defeat stuff!
Dr. Slimyhands has decided to be a Good Guy now, so she’s gonna join The Group.
Sorry.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 16-17 11/24/15 5:55 PM
One afternoon, the Super-Duper Group held an emergency meeting after Mr. Particular accused Lizardbreath of having coconut breath.
We’ve been
talking and . . .
We’re going to
have to let you go.
THAT’S Lizardbreath!
(He probably didn’t eat coconut.)
WHAT?! Why?
You’re too picky! You always
stop us before we
defeat stuff!
Dr. Slimyhands has decided to be a Good Guy now, so she’s gonna join The Group.
Sorry.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 16-17 11/24/15 5:55 PM
One afternoon, the Super-Duper Group held an emergency meeting after Mr. Particular accused Lizardbreath of having coconut breath.
We’ve been
talking and . . .
We’re going to
have to let you go.
THAT’S Lizardbreath!
(He probably didn’t eat coconut.)
WHAT?! Why?
You’re too picky! You always
stop us before we
defeat stuff!
Dr. Slimyhands has decided to be a Good Guy now, so she’s gonna join The Group.
Sorry.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 16-17 11/24/15 5:55 PM
Or when Kickin’ Chicken attacked the Castle of Sandboxica . . .
KICKIN’ CHICKEN
Freeze, Foul
Fowl!
I’ll quack her legs
off!
Chill out, Chicken! Or we’re gonna . . .
yick, This sand is
way too squishy!
And he refused to spar with Dr. Slimyhands because he just didn’t care for that shade of green.
Let’s grab that goopy
gir . . .
No way. I’m out!
DR. SLIMYHANDS
grumble.
Ewwwwww.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 14-15 11/24/15 5:55 PM
Or when Kickin’ Chicken attacked the Castle of Sandboxica . . .
KICKIN’ CHICKEN
Freeze, Foul
Fowl!
I’ll quack her legs
off!
Chill out, Chicken! Or we’re gonna . . .
yick, This sand is
way too squishy!
And he refused to spar with Dr. Slimyhands because he just didn’t care for that shade of green.
Let’s grab that goopy
gir . . .
No way. I’m out!
DR. SLIMYHANDS
grumble.
Ewwwwww.
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 14-15 11/24/15 5:55 PM
Look! Up in the
sky!
It’s a nerd!
It’s a complainer!
No . . .
it’s
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 26-27 11/24/15 5:56 PM
Look! Up in the
sky!
It’s a nerd!
It’s a complainer!
No . . .
it’s
9781454918189_int 3P.indd 26-27 11/24/15 5:56 PM
MEET MR. PARTICULAR— the world’s choosiest champion! This superhero is super picky: He says NO to gross green things, tucked-in shirts, humming, anything that smells like coconut, and especially stuff that’s squishy. But when his friends in the Super-Duper Group finally get fed up with his fussiness, can Mr. Particular prove that even the super-squeamish can save the day?
Kirschn
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R. P
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TIC
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R$14.95
Can. $16.95
JASON KIRSCHNER started wearing a red towel as a cape right around the time he started walking and was the particularly particular leader of many super-duper groups in his time. By day, Jason is a set designer for television, with credits that include The Meredith Vieira Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and an amazing fourteen-year stint at The Late Show with David Letterman. By night, Jason is an author and illustrator of children’s books. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his finicky veterinarian wife, persnickety twins, and ridiculously choosy cat. This is his first picture book. Find more of his work at jasonkirschner.com.
MR. PARTICULAR
ISBN 978-1-4549-1818-9
9 781 45 4 91 81 89
5 1 4 9 5>
Manufactured in China
ATOMIC BEAR
DARING DUCK
DR. SLIMYHANDS
They’ve even got a superdog! (He does not eat coconuts.)
KICKIN’ CHICKENROBOTOSAUR
IF YOU’RE A FAN of superheroes, supervillains, trees, cardboard robots, slimy scientists, devilish dogs, cool words, or really anything in the entire universe, then you’ll love Mr. Particular! But don’t take our word for it. Look what this guy has to say:
I enjoyed Mr. Particular
and so will you. This is a
great book for kids—
a terrific story,
beautifully illustrated.
—David Letterman
WORDS AND PICTURES BY JASON KIRSCHNER
LOOK INSIDE!Mr. Particular
for the fantastic& finicky adventures of
& the super-duper group!
Turn the book over
RIGHT HERE to startthe fun!
Meet Mr. Particular—the world’s choosiest champion! This superhero’s
super picky: he says NO to squishy mud, gross green things, tucked-in
shirts, humming, and anything with coconut. But, when his friends in
the “Super-Duper Group” finally get fed up with his fussiness, can Mr.
Particular prove that even the super-squeamish can save the day? This
fun comic-book-style story will delight even the most finicky kids!
May 2016Juvenile / Picture Books$14.95 ($16.95 Canada)Hardcover w/Jacket8 ½" × 10 7⁄8"40 pages ISBN: 9781454918189
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Jason Kirschner started wearing a red towel as a cape right around the time he started walking
and was the particularly particular leader of many super-duper groups in his time. By day, Jason
is a set designer for television, with credits that include The Meredith Vieira Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and an amazing fourteen-year stint at The Late Show with David Letterman.
By night, Jason is an author and illustrator of children’s books. He lives in Montclair, New Jersey,
with his finicky veterinarian wife, persnickety twins, and ridiculously choosy cat. This is his first
picture book. Find more of his work at jasonkirschner.com.
For more information, contact Ardi Alspach at (646) 688-2450 or [email protected]
• National print and online publicity campaign
• National school and library book tour
• Trade and consumer advertising campaign
• Activity Kit available
• Book trailer
• Digital focus on children’s, teacher, comic book, and mommy blogs/websites
• Author to promote the book on his social media platforms and website
• Book launch event in author’s hometown of Montclair, NJ
“ I enjoyed Mr. Particular and so will you. This is a great book for kids—a terrific story, beautifully illustrated.” —David Letterman