Fox & Chick: The Sleepover and Other Stories

<B>Now in paperback, the antics of Fox and Chick continue in the third book in a hilarious early reader series by two-time Geisel Honor–winning author and illustrator Sergio Ruzzier.</B><BR/><BR/>“The offbeat tales told through comic panel art and colorful settings, combined with the excitable, bossy Chick and the easygoing, sensible Fox, create another installment in this comics-style picture book series that works for readers and listeners alike." —<I>The Horn Book Magazine</I><BR/><BR/> In the tradition of <I>Frog and Toad</I>, this critically acclaimed early reader series features Fox and Chick—two unlikely friends who, despite their differences, always manage to find a way to get along. In this set of stories, Fox and Chick have a sleepover, search for a lost hammer, and throw a surprise party that unexpectedly surprises everyone.<BR/><BR/>LAUGH-OUT-LOUD BUDDY BOOK: From <I>Elephant & Piggie</I> to <I>Frog and Toad</I> to <I>Ivy & Bean</I>, young readers love fun and funny books about friendship. This unlikely duo will have readers rolling with laughter as they follow along with their antic adventures!<BR/><BR/> GREAT FOR NEW READERS: The universal characters, humor, and comic-style layouts make this series ideal for emerging and newly independent readers.<BR/><BR/> AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOK: The first book in the <I>Fox & Chick </I>series received a Geisel Award Honor for "most distinguished book for beginning readers" by the American Library Association. It was also a <I>New York Times</I> Notable Children's Book and appeared on many Best Book of the Year lists.<BR/><BR/> KIDS LOVE GRAPHIC NOVELS: This series will appeal to visually oriented readers of all ages as well as new readers who are eager to try out graphic novels. Great for gift-giving as a standalone or as part of the set, along with <I>Fox & Chick: The Party</I>, <I>Fox & Chick: The Quiet Boat Ride</I>, and <I>Fox & Chick: Up and Down</I>.<BR/><BR/>Perfect for: <ul><li> Kids who love animal books and friendship stories </li><li> Parents, educators, and librarians seeking fun and engaging series for young readers </li><li> Fans of best friend books like <I>Ivy & Bean</I>, <I>Elephant & Piggie</I>, <I>Frog and Toad</I>, <I>Bink & Gollie</I>, and<I> Stick and Stone</I></li></ul>