The Legend Of Rock, Paper, Scissors

"This is a wonderfully imagined origin story of the silly game kids – and some grown-ups – play to figure out who gets the short end of the stick. In the beginning, Rock, Paper and Scissors are all unbeatable in their own realms – until they come face to face. The book is filled with dialogue that makes you laugh, as when Scissors says, “I hope you’re wearing your battle pants, Rock Warrior,” and Rock responds, “If by ‘battle pants’ you man ‘no pants but I’m willing to fight you’, then yes … Yes, I am wearing my ‘battle pants.’ ” We all know how that ends. But then Paper arrives, and round they go again. Even if kids can’t read, they can appreciate the clever use of typefaces to distinguish Rock from Paper from Scissors. This is a great read-aloud book that gives you a chance to try out all sorts of voices. (For ages 4 to 8)"