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Book Cover for: The Watermelon Seed and Good Night Owl 2-In-1 Listen-Along Reader: 2 Funny Tales with CD! [With Audio CD], Greg Pizzoli

The Watermelon Seed and Good Night Owl 2-In-1 Listen-Along Reader: 2 Funny Tales with CD! [With Audio CD]

Greg Pizzoli

This collection features two funny, award-winning tales by Greg Pizzoli-perfect for kids just learning to read!

The Watermelon Seed

Oh no! I swallowed a seed! Join in the hysteria as this hilarious crocodile imagines the worst.

Good Night Owl

Owl is ready for bed. But as soon as he settles in, he hears a strange noise. He'll never get to sleep unless he can figure out what's going on!

Book Details

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Apr 16th, 2019
  • Pages: 72
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.80in - 5.90in - 0.20in - 0.35lb
  • EAN: 9781368039338
  • Recommended age: 03-05
  • Categories: • Humorous Stories• Animals - General• Readers - Beginner

About the Author

Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney & Friends series as well as a three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient for The Watermelon Seed (Medal winner), The Book Hog (Honor book), and Good Night Owl (Honor book). He is also the author-illustrator of This Story Is for You, The 12 Days of Christmas, Templeton Gets His Wish, and Number One Sam. His nonfiction for children includes the New York Times Best Illustrated Book The Impossible True Story of Tricky Vic: The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower, and he has also illustrated picture books written by authors such as Mac Barnett, Kelly DiPucchio, Jennifer Adams, and Margaret Wise Brown. He lives in Philadelphia.

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Praise for this book

PRAISE FOR THE WATERMELON SEED

"Pizzoli legitimizes childish anxieties but also slyly exaggerates each worry to highlight the humor."--The New York Times

PRAISE FOR THE WATERMELON SEED

"With a sharp graphic sensibility, vibrant design, and adept characterization, Pizzoli spins the simple premise into a sweet confection, ripe with broad humor."--Booklist Online

PRAISE FOR THE WATERMELON SEED

* "It's an expert debut."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

PRAISE FOR THE WATERMELON SEED

* "Children will love this hilarious book. . . . The story has broad appeal, making it a great first purchase."--School Library Journal, starred review