{"product_id":"baloney-and-friends-9780759554696","title":"Baloney and Friends","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this easy-to-read graphic novel series 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\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Porcine-ly-perfect\" --Laurie Keller, Geisel Award-winning author of\u003ci\u003e We Are Growing!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss these other books about Baloney \u0026amp; Friends: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaloney \u0026amp; Friends: Going Up! \u003cbr\u003e Baloney \u0026amp; Frirends: Dream Big!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598988448018,"sku":"9780759554696","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac061001-3428-4bc7-90fa-9236b4d58fcc.jpg?v=1732195217","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/baloney-and-friends-9780759554696","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}