Anzu the Great Kaiju // (Anzu the Great Kaiju #1)

An adorable picture book about a tiny monster with a big heart trying to follow in his family’s footsteps.

All great Kaiju are born with a super power to strike fear in the heart of the city.
But Anzu is different.
Instead of mayhem, he likes May flowers.
Instead of striking fear, he prefers to be sincere.
Can Anzu find a way to make his family proud and stay true to his kind self?

From Disney animator and illustrator Bensom Shum comes an adorable and heartwarming picture book about making your own way and the unexpected power of gentleness–perfect for fans of Ferdinand the Bull.

Benson Shumhas illustrated a number of picture books, including Adam Lehrhaupt’sSloth Went, Jennifer Sattler’sGo to Sheep, and his ownAnzu the Great Kaiju.Benson is also an animator at the Walt Disney Animation Studios, where he has contributed to such films asFrozen,Big Hero 6,Zootopia,Moana,Ralph Breaks the Internet,Frozen II,Raya and the Last Dragon, andEncanto. Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Benson now lives in sunny Southern California.

• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (January 11, 2022)
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• ISBN-10: 1250776120
• ISBN-13: 9781250776129
• Reading age: 4 – 8 years
• Grade level: Preschool – 3
• Item Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.35 x 11.3 inches