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by Geoffrey Hayes (Author)
"Hayes, the Geisel Award-winning cartoonist of Benny and Penny in The Big No-No! (2009) and two other Benny and Penny books, offers emerging readers another beginning comic book that's pure charm...Sure to be a favorite in any kids' collection."--Booklist
"This emerging reader graphic novel by the Geisel Award-winning Hayes follows a young anthropomorphic bear named Patrick Brown and his gentle, laugh-filled adventures with his loving mother and father...Readers will find the most humor in the expressions, as when the mama bear is less than thrilled with Patrick's decision to jump in puddles."--Publishers Weekly Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winner Geoffrey Hayes delights young readers with these easy-to-read short stories about Patrick Brown, in a collection perfect for emerging readers. Patrick is a puddle-jumping teddy whose biggest challenge is avoiding nap time...until Big Bear shows up!Author Biography
Bestselling author Geoffrey Hayes has written and illustrated over forty children's books, including the extremely popular series of early readers Otto and Uncle Tooth, the classic Bear by Himself, the Patrick Bear books, and When the Wind Blew by Caldecott Medal-winning author Margaret Wise Brown.
His TOON Book series of Benny and Penny books has garnered multiple awards. In 2009, Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award given by the American Library Association for "the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English."
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.1 x 6.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: April 26, 2011
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Patrick in a Teddy Bear's Picnic and Other Stories: A Toon Book
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.3
Point Value: 0.5
