The first in a hilarious young graphic novel series about Pizza and Taco. Two best friends, lots of toppings...but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up...and be hungry for more!Best friends are the BEST! But WHO is the BEST? Is it Pizza or Taco? The question is debatable! They
both love water slides. They
both are friends with Hot Dog and Hamburger. In fact, maybe they should have a debate and get their friends to VOTE for who's the best! Can their friendship survive the race for top spot on the popularity food chain? Cast your VOTE!
This graphic chapter book will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. oung graphic chapter books are also a great step on the way to longer chapter books and graphic novels.
Readers will devour all the books in the series:
Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!Pizza and Taco: Too Cool For SchoolPizza and Taco: Rock Out!
On sale: May 5, 2020
Age: 5-8 years
Grade: Grades K-3
Page count: 72 Pages
ISBN: 9780593123300
Reading level: Lexile: GN290L | Fountas/Pinnell: L
STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and illustrated a dozen children's books in addition to his successful
Pizza and Taco series. His debut picture book,
A Dog Is a Dog, was a New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection and was a CCBC Choices Book. He holds a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design, and worked with kids for twenty years as an early childhood educator and an after-school and summer art teacher. He performs musical storytimes, presents at schools, conferences, and festivals, and teaches comic classes to kids. Stephen lives with--and often collaborates with--his wife, author Trisha Speed Shaskan, in Minneapolis.
“
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
