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Jan 08, 2019 | ISBN 9780399556654 | 4-8 years Buy
Jan 08, 2019 | ISBN 9780399556678 | 4-8 years Buy
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Jan 08, 2019 | ISBN 9780399556654 | 4-8 years
Jan 08, 2019 | ISBN 9780399556678 | 4-8 years
The creator of the New York Times bestselling The Bear Ate Your Sandwich brings us another sly story of a hungry bear and a smooth-talking narrator.A tough gumshoe of a cat–the name’s Muffin–protects his territory: The Little Bear Bakery. But there are no bears here. Not on Muffin’s watch.One night, Muffin hears a suspicious noise. Mouse? Raccoon? Bat? Nope, not the usual suspects. But Muffin hears . . . growling. Could it be? Yup. A bear. Just a cub. Whose stomach is definitely growling. Muffin’s got this case solved–clearly this bear needs some donuts.In this wonderfully noir-tinged tale, Julia Sarcone-Roach gives us another funny story of a hungry bear in the wrong place at the right time. This tale is sly and sweet, with sprinkles on top.“This delightful caper calls out for multiple readings.”—New York Times
After attending the Rhode Island School of Design, Julia Sarcone-Roach made her Knopf picture book debut with The Secret Plan, and followed it up with the highly praised Subway Story. She is also the creator of animated videos, including Call of the Wild, which was featured in… More about Julia Sarcone-Roach
“A winning read-aloud…. Another hit from the creator of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.”—School Library Journal, starred review“Moments of exaggerated animal shock deliver laughs, and the bakery havoc that follows is all that young fans of sugary chaos might hope for.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Young readers will adore the simple yet expressive illustrations. A cute and direct, yet elevated, tale.” —Booklist“The illustrations’ nighttime scenes are bathed in rich blues and blacks, with cool white moonlight and yellow streetlights adding shadows and just enough suspenseful atmosphere.” — The Horn Book
Arizona Young Reader’s Award NOMINEE 2022
South Carolina Children’s Book Award NOMINEE 2021
Chicago Public Library Best Books SELECTION 2019
International Literacy Association SELECTION 2020
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