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New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 2005. First edition. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. Signed first printing of this story of a pessimistic, grumpy old man who meets his match in a resourceful parrot. Jon Agee studied painting and animation at the Cooper Union, an education evident in his bold illustrations - he imbues even inanimate objects with a sense of motion through his sketchy outlines. His affinity for the absurd makes for delightful reading. 11.75'' x 9''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($15.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Signed by Agee to title page. Jacket with very mild creasing at edges. Tight.