{"product_id":"twig-friends-9781761214356","title":"Twig Friends","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the creators of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eREAL PIGEONS\u003c\/i\u003e series comes \u003ci\u003eTWIG FRIENDS\u003c\/i\u003e, the hilarious new full-color graphic novel series about four twiggy best friends!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The world is big when you're a twig, but problems, surprises - and even volcanoes - are no match for Red, Ziggy, Noodle and Stump! In three adorably funny comic stories, Red Twig discovers that not all surprises are good when he accidentally ruins his friends' snail zoo, Ziggy and Stump discover a volcano (or is it?), and Noodle tries and fails to find blue paint in nature. And at the end, young readers can learn to make their own twig friend with simple step-by-step instructions! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This funny young graphic novel will surprise and delight young readers aged 4-8, and is the perfect series to help branch them out from picture books to chapter books and graphic novels. If you love hilarious friendship series like \u003ci\u003ePizza and Taco\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNarwhal and Jelly, \u003c\/i\u003eyou'll adore \u003ci\u003eTWIG FRIENDS!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Enjoy the whole series: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwig Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTwig Friends Stick Together\u003c\/i\u003e (coming soon!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew McDonald \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eReal Pigeons\u003c\/i\u003e series, and the beloved junior graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eTwig Friends. \u003c\/i\u003eHis books with co-creator Ben Wood are published in 26 languages worldwide and have been recognized in numerous awards including Children's Book Council of Australia Awards, Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Readings Children's Book Prize. Andrew is a regular presenter on the schools circuit, where he conducts writing workshops, talks about his life as an author and inspires kids to read, write, draw and be creative. He lives in Naarm\/Melbourne, Australia with his partner and two young kids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Wood \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eReal Pigeons\u003c\/i\u003e series, and the beloved junior graphic novel series \u003ci\u003eTwig Friends. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, and his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. He has illustrated over fifty books for children, which have been published in 26 languages around the world and recognized in awards such as the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards, Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Readings Children's Book Prize. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm\/Melbourne, Australia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bright Light","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874830258450,"sku":"9781761214356","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b89a2a65-2777-47b3-8e5f-0a083cdadebf.jpg?v=1738007980","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/twig-friends-9781761214356","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}