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Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Illustrated by Robbi Behr

By Matthew Swanson
Read by Matthew Swanson

By Matthew Swanson
Read by Matthew Swanson

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Part of Cookie Chronicles

Part of Cookie Chronicles

Part of Cookie Chronicles

Part of Cookie Chronicles

Paperback $8.99

Jun 28, 2022 | ISBN 9780593126837 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $13.99

Mar 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593302750 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $8.99

Mar 02, 2021 | ISBN 9780593126851 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $14.00

Mar 02, 2021 | 183 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

    “This is my favorite book of the year.” —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series
     
    Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Live each day as if it were your last.

    When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he’s alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc….). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seems scary can instead be empowering–leading to friendships that might never have been made, neighbors that might never have been known, and apple pies that might otherwise never have been baked.

    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

    “This is my favorite book of the year.” —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series
     
    Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Live each day as if it were your last.

    When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he’s alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc….). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seems scary can instead be empowering–leading to friendships that might never have been made, neighbors that might never have been known, and apple pies that might otherwise never have been baked.

    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

    “This is my favorite book of the year.” —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series
     
    Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Live each day as if it were your last.

    When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he’s alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc….). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seems scary can instead be empowering–leading to friendships that might never have been made, neighbors that might never have been known, and apple pies that might otherwise never have been baked.

    About Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom

    “This is my favorite book of the year.” —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series
     
    Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.

    Live each day as if it were your last.

    When Ben reads his fortune-cookie fortune, he’s alarmed and inspired. Immediately, he begins drafting a bucket list of unfinished tasks and lifelong dreams (finish his 1000-piece model of the Taj Mahal, eat an entire cake, etc….). As Ben marches himself in and out of trouble, takes useful risks, and helps both his parents to see the bigger picture, readers discover how something that seems scary can instead be empowering–leading to friendships that might never have been made, neighbors that might never have been known, and apple pies that might otherwise never have been baked.

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    About Matthew Swanson

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Matthew Swanson

    About Robbi Behr

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Robbi Behr

    About Matthew Swanson

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Matthew Swanson

    About Robbi Behr

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Robbi Behr

    About Matthew Swanson

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Matthew Swanson

    About Robbi Behr

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Robbi Behr

    About Matthew Swanson

    Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr are the husband/wife, author/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, Babies Ruin Everything, and Everywhere, Wonder (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots’ Books. These days, they… More about Matthew Swanson

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jun 28, 2022 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593126837

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $13.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 02, 2021 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593302750

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Mar 02, 2021 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593126851

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $14.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Mar 02, 2021 | 183 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593345566

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    Praise

    “This is my favorite book of the year. Great characters, hilarious jokes, and delightful drawings make each page a joy to read.” —Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate

    “Full of humor, heart, and glorious art, The Cookie Chronicles are baked to perfection.” —Tui Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Fire

    “Hugely heartfelt, very funny, and delightfully illustrated, Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom is sure to be deeply loved by young readers.” —Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor author of Other Words For Home
     
    “Our time on Earth is limited. Cookies are delicious. These are two of life’s most important truths, and this marvelous book contains both of them. If I could, I would eat it.” —Lemony Snicket, New York Times bestselling author of A Series of Unfortunate Events
     
    “WARNING: This book will make you crave noodles. And cake. And more Ben Yokoyama books, because they’re amazing!” —Susan Tan, author of the Cilla Lee Jenkins series

    “A great blend of witty text and dynamic illustrations. My family can’t get enough of Ben Yokoyama!” —Minh Lê, author of Drawn Together

    “Full of laughs and excitement.” —Kirkus Reviews

    Awards

    Florida Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award NOMINEE 2022

    Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2022

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