The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Written by Drew Daywalt · Illustrated by Adam Rex

Rock, Paper, Scissors battle in a hilarious showdown.

3.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,242 ratings

48 pages· 848 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where Rock, Paper, and Scissors come to life, these iconic rivals embark on an uproarious quest to prove their supremacy. Each character faces unexpected challenges, leading to laugh-out-loud moments and surprising alliances. Will they discover the true meaning of victory, or is there more to their epic rivalry? Dive into this whimsical tale that promises endless giggles and a fresh take on a classic game.

From the publisher

New York Times Bestseller! 5 Starred Reviews! “Will have listeners in stitches.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Purely absurd, sidesplitting humor.” —Booklist (starred review) “Demands bombastic, full-volume performances.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Perfect for a guffawing share with younger sibs or buddy read.” —BCCB (starred review) “The sort of story that makes children love to read.” —School Library Journal (starred review) From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, and Adam Rex, author-illustrator of Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich, comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. “I couldn’t stop laughing while reading this aloud to a group of kids,” commented the founder of Bookopolis.com, Kari Ness Riedel.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Words: 848
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD670L

Themes & topics

Books about competition Books about games

What readers & critics say

Reviews

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3.0

“It's a very clever premise, but the energy of the book was incredibly confrontational and (understandably) full of fighting. Plus, the potty humor references were a negative in my book. I appreciate the idea here, and can see how some would enjoy it (clearly, it's a NY Times Bestseller), but it's not one I'd enjoy reading aloud time and time again.”

Marmee

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