| Genre: | Children's literature, Picture book |
| Isbn: | 978-0-37-431388-3 |
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| Release Date: | March 23, 2021 |
| Publisher: | Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillian |
| Something's Wrong! | |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | United States |
| Author: | Jory John |
| Illustrators: | Erin Kraan |
Something's Wrong!: A Bear, a Hare, and Some Underwear is a children's book written by Jory John, illustrated by Erin Kraan, and published March 23, 2021 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Something's Wrong! received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews[1] and School Library Journal.[2] Kirkus said, "This underwear affair is wise, witty, and just brief enough." School Library Journal
Publishers Weekly
is as whip-smart and linguistically sophisticated as the rest of John’s terrific body of work. The ongoing joke of breaking the fourth wall of the book is clever, interactive, and well executed, culminating in a wonderful two-page wordless spread that captures the mounting tension of the moment. The story is strongly supported by Kraan’s richly textured and slightly off-kilter collection of creatures, featuring the most adorably rounded tighty-whitey-clad bear buns you’ve ever seen.[4]The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Bookss Kate Quealy-Gainer provided a mixed review, indicating that "Bear’s rambling makes the story a bit text heavy, but Anders the hare is terrifically amusing as the droll friend who breaks the news to Jeff."[5] She also highlighted the aesthetic of the book, writing, "Block-print illustrations offer intricate lines and textures, and the solid, grounded art offers an effective steadiness in the face of Jeff ’s increasing panic."