Book Review: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

by | Jun 26, 2025 | Book Reviews

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Author: Drew Daywalt
Illustrator: Adam Rex
Pages: 48
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Book Description:

From acclaimed, bestselling creators Drew Daywalt, author of The Day the Crayons Quit, 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.
“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)

Review:

Hilarious and unexpected, fun to read-aloud, bursting with personality! This is a great book to read with your kids. Get ready to laugh and play some rock, paper, scissors afterwards.

This book follows the exciting journey of three master champions, trying to find an opponent who could match their skills. They battle various household objects from their domain of the house until meeting one another. But then, how will the final battle end?!?

This book is awesome to read-aloud. It has fantastic humous writing paired with hilarious and beautiful images. This is a winner all around!

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