Hank Meets Frank

By Author / Illustrator

Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus Duncan Beedie

Genre

Funny Stories

Age range(s)

Publisher

Little Tiger

ISBN

9781838918552

Format

Hardback

Published

04-09-2025

Synopsis

Hank can be a little pesky, a little pecky and a teensy bit objectionable! But not today. Not when his little cousin Frank is here to visit. You see, Frank is sweet as a daisy and cute as a button. Butter wouldn't melt. So, Hank is going to be on his very best behaviour. In fact, they're both going to be little angels. Isn't that right, Hank? Frank? Guys?!

Featuring super-stylish illustrations from Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger) and a deadpan, contemporary narrative voice, Hank Meets Frank is part of a growing series of hilarious picture and board books, beginning with Hank Goes Honk.

With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt will have a HONK-ingly good time with Hank Meets Frank.

Find out more about exploring behaviour in our indepth Q&A with Maudie Powell-Tuck and Duncan Beedie

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Reviews

Louise

Hank Meets Frank is a laugh-out-loud tale of mischief, mayhem, and messy cousin rivalry - perfect for sparking conversations around emotions, behaviour, and making things right again.

Hank the goose can be a bit difficult, but today he’s determined to be on his best behaviour, after all, sweet little cousin Frank is coming to play! But not everything is as it seems.. . . Frank may look innocent, but he's full of tricks - and it doesn't take long before things spiral into full-on prank warfare.

With hilarious illustrations full of hidden antics and clever visual gags, this story keeps young readers engaged and giggling. Whether read aloud in class or curled up one-on-one, it's a perfect springboard for talking about behaviour, fairness, and how to handle conflict.

Picture book / Reviewed by Louise Gahan, teacher

Sue

Hank the goose can be a little bit objectionable - that means bad-mannered and rude - at times. However, he can also be good when he tries which is really important today as his sweet little cousin, Frank, is coming to play. However, cousin Frank might not be as lovely as everyone believes leading to a little cousin-ly rivalry!

Like Hank Goes Honk, Hank Meets Frank is a wonderfully funny story which both children and adults will love to share again and again! Although Frank might appear sweet and innocent, he is full of mischief and soon starts making trouble for Hank. But Hank ups the ante and soon things get out of control as they try to get one-up on each other.

The illustrations are bursting with humour and readers will enjoy spotting each prank until the final spread where they are pulled into the action! Whether reading with a class or snuggled up with someone special, the story will have everyone giggling - and perhaps plotting a few pranks of their own.

The story also offers the opportunity for discussing how quickly things can get out of hand if 'jokes' are taken to excess! In the end of this book, the devious duo join forces, but these things can often escalate and cause problems. Colourful, attractive illustrations and comic narration combine to make this a real treat!

Picture book / Reviewed by Sue Wilsher, teacher