
Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend
Josh Holinaty
(Illustrator)Description
Just as Ira decides school will be HORRIBLE, a comical misunderstanding connects him with Malcolm, who was the new kid last year and totally gets it -- and who, it turns out, will make a pretty good friend.
Full of comedic touches, comics-style storytelling, and a diverse cast of quirky characters, this hilarious debut picture book puts an endearing spin on the anxiety that accompanies change and making friends.
Product Details
Publisher | Owlkids |
Publish Date | August 15, 2017 |
Pages | 32 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781771471718 |
Dimensions | 11.1 X 8.8 X 0.4 inches | 1.1 pounds |
About the Author
Josh Holinaty is an illustrator whose works include public art commissions and book, magazine and newspaper illustrations. His previous books include the Norma Fleck Award finalist A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars. Josh lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife Genevieve and their dog, Jack, eater of socks.
Reviews
"Ira Crumb would be an appropriate selection for five-to-eight-year-olds during the first week of school or when a new face appears in class."-- "Canadian Children's Book News"
"Packed with wry whimsy... A valuable lesson in friendship."-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"This story is perfect to be read to (or by) any young student entering a new town, school, or club."-- "Canadian Review of Materials"
"This story of a boy's anxiety about making friends will show readers that, many times, the best way to make a friend is to be yourself! A fast and fun read."-- "Booklist"
"Will have young readers giggling... A fast-moving text that speaks to the fear children have about being the new kid anywhere in life, this title will be especially welcome on the shelves for back-to-school storytimes and shared readings."-- "School Library Journal"
"A hilarious comic that presents the quest of finding a friend like it were an adventure."-- "The Book Wars"
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