Chicken Cheeks    by Michael Ian Black & Kevin Hawkes Order:  USA  Can Simon & Schuster, 2009 (2009) Hardcover      Reviewed by Hilary Daninhirsch Who wouldn't appreciate a book about rear ends? Written by actor/comedian Michael Ian Black, this adorable, linguistically simple picture book features animals flaunting their backsides as they climb on top of each other to reach a beehive, presumably to help a bear obtain some honey. Using clever rhyming or alliteration we are treated to a 'penguin patootie,' a 'polar bear derriere,' a 'turkey tushy,' and, my personal favorite, a 'duck-billed platypus gluteus maximus.' The zany illustrations are a perfect match to this light-hearted romp (rump?). The animals' expressions are hilarious as various fannies are piled on top of their heads (I particularly got a kick out of the polar bear, who is holding his nose as the turkey's tushy rests on his head). This is a book that will guarantee laughter among young and old alike. I will conclude this review in the same way that the author concluded his book: The ends. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews