Baloney and Friends

In 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).
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 "A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics." --Booklist "Kids will gobble up Baloney " --Ben Clanton, creator of Narwhal and Jelly series "Porcine-ly-perfect" --Laurie Keller, Geisel Award-winning author of We Are Growing

Author: Greg Pizzoli
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/21/2020
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781368054546
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508893 / Baloney and Friends


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2020 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 03/02/2020
Booklist 03/15/2020 pg. 48
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2020
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2020 pg. 142
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2020
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney & Friends series as well as a three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient for The Watermelon Seed (Medal winner), The Book Hog (Honor book), and Good Night Owl (Honor book). He is also the author-illustrator of This Story Is for You, The 12 Days of Christmas, Templeton Gets His Wish, and Number One Sam. His nonfiction for children includes the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Impossible True Story of Tricky Vic: The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower, 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.