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    Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared!

    (A Graphic Novel)

    Part of Pizza and Taco

    Author Stephen Shaskan
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    Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
    $10.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Random House Graphic
    6.31"W x 8.56"H x 0.39"D   | 9 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale Jun 27, 2023 | 72 Pages | 9780593481288
    Age 5-8 years
    Reading Level: Lexile GN270L | Fountas & Pinnell L
    FOC May 29, 2023 | Catalog April 2023
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    Flashlights? Check! Scary movies? Check! Ghost Peppers?! Pizza and Taco are ready to prove they're brave as can be in their latest graphic chapter book! Nothing scares these besties...or so they say.

    Pizza and Taco aren't afraid! To prove it, they dare each other to be scared. Dark closets and scary movies are a piece of cake—kind of. They're ready for the ultimate test—Ghost Pepper hunting! Pizza and Taco are sure they won't get scared...they made a list, after all! 

    This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books. Readers will also love the first five books in the series:
    Who's the Best?
    Best Party Ever!
    Super-Awesome Comic!
    Too Cool for School
    Rock Out!
    STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and illustrated over twenty children's books...and counting! He holds a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and worked for twenty years as an early childhood educator and after-school/summer art teacher. He loves performing at storytimes, presenting at schools and conferences, and teaching drawing comics to kids with his wife and periodic collaborator, author Trisha Speed Shaskan. They live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. View titles by Stephen Shaskan
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    “YAAAS! This lunch bunch serves pure silliness.” –Kirkus Reviews

    "A perfect choice for early readers beginning their climb to Dog Man.” –Booklist

    "Fans of Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly series will find these foodie friends particularly appealing." –The Bulletin

    "There’s plenty of gross-out humor for kids. Readers will relate to the joy and frustration of friendly competition, and the hilarity of watching an animated taco and slice of pizza do their best-friends dance is not to be missed. A delightful graphic novel for young readers." –School Library Journal


    Kid praise for Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?

    "This book is really funny! I love this book, because...PIZZA!" –Charlie, age 7

    "It's a great mix of friendship, competition, and delicious food!" –Shira, age 9

    About

    Flashlights? Check! Scary movies? Check! Ghost Peppers?! Pizza and Taco are ready to prove they're brave as can be in their latest graphic chapter book! Nothing scares these besties...or so they say.

    Pizza and Taco aren't afraid! To prove it, they dare each other to be scared. Dark closets and scary movies are a piece of cake—kind of. They're ready for the ultimate test—Ghost Pepper hunting! Pizza and Taco are sure they won't get scared...they made a list, after all! 

    This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books. Readers will also love the first five books in the series:
    Who's the Best?
    Best Party Ever!
    Super-Awesome Comic!
    Too Cool for School
    Rock Out!

    Creators

    STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and illustrated over twenty children's books...and counting! He holds a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and worked for twenty years as an early childhood educator and after-school/summer art teacher. He loves performing at storytimes, presenting at schools and conferences, and teaching drawing comics to kids with his wife and periodic collaborator, author Trisha Speed Shaskan. They live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. View titles by Stephen Shaskan

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    Praise

    “YAAAS! This lunch bunch serves pure silliness.” –Kirkus Reviews

    "A perfect choice for early readers beginning their climb to Dog Man.” –Booklist

    "Fans of Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly series will find these foodie friends particularly appealing." –The Bulletin

    "There’s plenty of gross-out humor for kids. Readers will relate to the joy and frustration of friendly competition, and the hilarity of watching an animated taco and slice of pizza do their best-friends dance is not to be missed. A delightful graphic novel for young readers." –School Library Journal


    Kid praise for Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?

    "This book is really funny! I love this book, because...PIZZA!" –Charlie, age 7

    "It's a great mix of friendship, competition, and delicious food!" –Shira, age 9

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