{"product_id":"mac-cheese-the-origin-story-delicious-duos-series-9781546140764","title":"Mac \u0026 Cheese: The Origin Story (Delicious Duos Series) by Benner, Michael L.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bad Seed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e meets \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in a pasta-tively hilarious story about the most enduring friendship of all time: Mac \u0026amp; Cheese! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first book from the brand new and pun-tastic Delicious Duos series, Mac \u0026amp; Cheese: The Origin Story explores the heartfelt and hilarious story behind the iconic pair!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMac was a friendly Noodle from Pastaland and rubbed elbows with everyone. But he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. So one day, he packs up and goes on an epic journey that takes him across the Sea of Snacks, to the Isle of Candy, through the Desert of Dessert, and beyond Mount Cheddar, until he finds himself in... Quesoland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Quesoland, Cheese was king. And while he could be a real crowd-pleaser, he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. When a mysterious and hilarious newcomer from Pastaland arrives, Cheese wonders if Mac might be who he was looking for all this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Mac and Cheese in their search for true friendship, told through Michael Benner's hilarious, heartwarming text, and Alison Hawkins' endearing, delightful visuals! Perfect for the youngest readers, this funny and sweet read-aloud will ensure a \u003ci\u003egoud-a\u003c\/i\u003e time!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep an eye out for the next Delicious Duo: Milk \u0026amp; Cookies out in Summer 2027!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael L. Benner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Orchard Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.19h x 8.84w x 0.41d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781546140764\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Benner finds a story in every food pair he sees (and eats)! He loves to write humorous, punny picture books that make kids and adults laugh, and maybe groan a little, too. He lives and writes in Central Texas with his wife, son, and dog (who acts like a cat).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlison Hawkins is an illustrator based in Durham, North Carolina. She started her career as a graphic designer, and went on to work as a product designer, illustrating for apparel, toys, and greeting cards. Some of her clients include American Greetings, Universal Standard, Target, and Discover Durham.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48355633496217,"sku":"9781546140764","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/mac-cheese-the-origin-story-delicious-duos-series-9781546140764","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}