num_pages: 32
description: Traction Man—wearing combat boots, battle pants, and his warfare shirt—comes in a box, but very quickly finds the way into the imagination of his lucky boy owner. This superhero searches for the Lost Wreck of the Sieve as the boy makes a game of doing the dishes, and later in the bathtub, he conquers the Mysterious Toes that are stealing his pet, the brave little Scrubbing Brush. These are just a few of the action-packed adventures played out by the boy and his new toy that may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but can vanquish all manner of villains lurking around the house. Mini Grey’s story in words and pictures is an irresistible invitation to the private world of a child’s play.Praise for The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-to-Be :“A rib-tickling U.S. debut for Grey, with plenty of sight gags to complement the chatty narrative.”— Kirkus Reviews“ The Very Smart Pea and the Princess-to-Be delivers an entertaining spin and a great deal of visual wit.”— The Horn Book
language: English
title: Traction Man Is Here!
titlecomplete: Traction Man Is Here!
genres: Fiction, Adventure, Picture Books, Superheroes, Graphic Novels, Juvenile, Humor, Childrens, Christmas, Fantasy
ratings_count: 1143
series: Traction Man
awards: awardedAt: 1104566400000
name: Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
category: Picture Book, awardedAt: 1199174400000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Primary
publisher: Alfred A. Knopf