Chester's Back!

By Mélanie Watt

Book Overview

In this uproarious sequel to Chester, the battle of the picture-book makers continues. Which author-illustrator will come out on top --- Chester or Melanie Watt --- is anybody's guess

This time, there's no denying (in Chester's mind) that he's the star of the show. His already outsize ego has ballooned even more due to a spate of "fan mail" on the heels of his self-titled debut. As Chester sees it, who needs Melanie Watt when they have Chester? He's got no shortage of his own storytelling ideas. With heavy paw and red marker, this control-freak cat does not hesitate to commit them to paper. When Chester starts acting far too Hollywood, Melanie calls an open audition to replace the high-maintenance feline. This isn't a move that Chester will take lying down.

Get ready for a seesaw comedy of dueling author-illustrators. Who will come out on top is anybody's guess

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554534615
• ISBN13: 9781554534616
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.3" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

2.5 outta 5 stars

not a fan of the author but good story mel!

AWESOME BOOK ! ! !

"Chester's Back!" is about a fat orange cat (Chester), the author and illustrator Melanie Watt, and a mouse. It is so totally hilarious and definitely deserves 5 stars. (I wish I could give it more, but the max is 5). I'd say the best part is when Melanie tries to replace Chester through an audition. Yet he ruins it with his red marker. Well, for all of you who haven't read any of these books, I recommend you read the whole series.

Chester's Back For More

This is one of the most brilliant children's books I have come across! Chester, a large orange cat armed with his red marker, takes over as a "co-author" of sorts as he tries to write his own story and draw his own pictures. As the owner of a large orange cat myself, I understand just how much they love the spotlight, and Chester is no different. Between being a magician, caveman, and sheriff, Chester is never lacking imagination. Watt's writing style is innovative and interactive. The drawings are adorable. Parents and kids will equally enjoy this book. Your child's library would be incomplete without this book, it is definitely a must have! Reviewed by Jennifer LeBrun

We love Chester

This is not as good as Chester, the first book, but the bar was set pretty high. Chester's Back is certainly a very fun read. My kids love Chester!!!! I took the first Chester to read to my son's first grade class. The class asked me to read it again and they asked their teacher to read it the next day, as well.

Great sequel!

What an amazing sequel! Chester cracked us up the first time and continued to keep us rolling the second time. My students and I cannot wait for another book by Melanie Watt. We enjoy her humor! (It is also a really good book to teach your students about VOICE in writing.)

More Chester!!

I'm a children's author and I loved "Chester". He reminds me so much of my cat. It's obvious Melanie is a cat person. I loved Chester so much that I put "Chester's Back" on order so I could read it as soon as it came out. The books made me chuckle, and I'm sure it will be a big hit with the kids and the kittens in all of us. The Chester series has fun drawings that Chester adds to with his red marker, as well as additional comments. I give Chester an A. Author of "Hobo Finds A Home"