{"product_id":"baloney-and-friends-hardcover","title":"Baloney and Friends - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGreg Pizzoli\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGreg Pizzoli\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this easy-to-read graphic novel from an award-winning creator, four funny animal friends and their wacky adventures \"will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories\" (Dav Pilkey).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Meet Baloney! He's the star of this book, along with his best buddies: empathetic Peanut the horse, sensible Bizz the bumblebee, and grumpy Krabbit--he'd rather not be here, but what can you do? In this graphic novel for newly independent readers, Baloney and friends step into the spotlight and embody all the charm of childhood in three short tales and three mini-comics that invite readers to join the fun! Giggle with Baloney as he performs some questionable magic, give him a boost when a case of the blues gets him down, cheer him on as he braves the swimming pool, and at the end, learn to draw all the characters with clear step-by-step instructions! \u003cb\u003e\"A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Kids will gobble up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Baloney\u003c\/i\u003e!\" --Ben Clanton, creator of Narwhal and Jelly series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Porcine-ly-perfect\" --Laurie Keller, Geisel Award-winning author of\u003ci\u003e We Are Growing!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Pizzoli\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of the Baloney \u0026amp; Friends series as well as a three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient for \u003ci\u003eThe Watermelon Seed\u003c\/i\u003e (Medal winner), \u003ci\u003eThe Book Hog\u003c\/i\u003e (Honor book), and \u003ci\u003eGood Night Owl\u003c\/i\u003e (Honor book). He is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThis Story Is for You\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe 12 Days of Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTempleton Gets His Wish\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNumber One Sam\u003c\/i\u003e. His nonfiction for children includes the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible True Story of Tricky Vic: The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has also illustrated picture books written by authors such as Mac Barnett, Kelly DiPucchio, Jennifer Adams, and Margaret Wise Brown. He lives in Philadelphia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baloney and Friends\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769450725664,"sku":"9781368054546","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0aa07f0da8ca01f30ceb8b8e94002fad.webp?v=1780348465","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/baloney-and-friends-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}