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Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude is a 2005 picture book written by Kevin O'Malley and illustrated by O'Malley, Carol Heyer, and Scott Goto. The book is told in dialogue between a boy and girl who are assigned to write a story together. After interrupting each other and having trouble at first, the two are able to complete the story together. The Washington Post called "the illustrations, by O'Malley, Carol Heyer and Scott Goto... a gleeful clash of styles and stereotypes". [1] Kirkus Reviews said the "disarming, funny and not agenda-driven dig at the hot-button issue of gender differences is likely to excite plenty of giggles—and perhaps some discussion, too." [2] Publishers Weekly said, "Three artists with distinct styles combine efforts for this rollicking story, which takes on the topic of gender differences with humor and insight." [3] The book had a sequel, Once Upon a Royal Superbaby.

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References

  1. Ward, Elizabeth (May 8, 2005). "A roundup of some of this season's best books for boys". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 1, 2019.
  2. ONCE UPON A COOL MOTORCYCLE DUDE by Kevin O'Malley, Kevin O'Malley, Carol Heyer, Scott Goto | Kirkus Reviews.
  3. "Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude". www.publishersweekly.com. February 21, 2005. Retrieved September 2, 2019.