Join in on the adventure as a curious teacher learns about the unbelievable summer break that led to a globe-spanning treasure hunt full of high-flying hijinks and a mischievous bird! Is it a tall tale or the truth waiting to be revealed?
4.6Step into the world of a little boy from 'I Didn't Do My Homework Because...' as he spins an increasingly tall tale about his summer vacation.
The excitement of the story starts right from the cover, showing the boy and his dog tangled with an octopus, and continues through to the endpapers adorned with the creature's suction cups.
"So, what did you do this summer?" his teacher inquires, setting the stage for a magical adventure involving a treasure map, pirates, a submarine, a flying machine, and even yetis.
Eagle-eyed readers will catch the visual clues and jokes sprinkled throughout the tale, adding an extra layer of fun.
With intricate cartoon illustrations complementing the spare text, this picture book in a chapter book trim size is sure to captivate young readers.
A fast-paced and chuckle-worthy story that might just inspire kids to weave their own unbelievable tall tales.
Praise for the Book:
- Andrea Pavlik, from Huntington Public Library, NY: 'Will have readers chortling.'
- Kirkus Reviews: 'Davide and Benjamin know how to make kids laugh, hitting the perfectly silly and fantastical note with both words and images.'
- School Library Journal: 'A fast-paced story that will keep kids chuckling and perhaps inspire their own unbelievable tall tales.'
- Booklist: 'A fabulous escapade.'
About the Author:
Discover more delightful works by the author/illustrator duo Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, known for 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School' and 'I Didn't Do My Homework Because.' They hail from France.
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