We were even active members of the Society for Creative Anachronisms!ģ. And we spent days spent exploring rivers. I was lucky in that my parents exposed me to a lot of different influences - all kinds of books and movies. Some of my early drawings are vast underground scenes full of creatures that aren't that far removed from some of the species in the Zita books. I've always been drawn to weird creatures. The Zita books feature some pretty strange creatures. I've also lately been interested in projects that separate words and pictures - illustrated novels on the one hand and wordless comics on the other.Ģ. I find things like characters' body language to be a wonderful storytelling tool. I work a lot on the structure of my stories and I get a lot of joy out of that, but my art is not just in the service of the story, it's very much a part of the storytelling. In my case, I think the two are pretty inseparable. Do you tend to think of yourself more as a writer or as an artist? "Preschoolers will delight at the twists and turns of this friendship story and its happily-ever-after finish.1. "Perfect for kids who want a magical tale or spooky story with a twist." - School Library Journal
"Hatke’s got an impressive gift for capturing the forlorn with little to no words, as in his recent gem of a graphic novel, Little Robot, and he does so again here, as brief, simple descriptive sentences are paired with quiet but powerful visual representations of Goblin’s heartbreak and fear." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review "Young readers will find themselves cheering Goblin on-he may not be lovely, but his sense of friendship and his loyalty are convincing and appealing.Endearing and entertaining: what's not to like-or love?" - Kirus Reviews, starred review "Hatke ( Little Robot) renders the characters’ antic facial expressions, their fairy tale costumes, and the fantasy landscape with polished skill, and his story gallops along cheerfully with the clear prospect of a happy ending." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Included in Kirkus's "Best of 2016" list.
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