What’s a fortune teller to do when she’s dropped on the ground half-finished when the bell rings to mark the end of recess? Make friends and save the day, that’s what!
In this hilarious graphic novel-style picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller, along with her friends Potato Chip and Basketball convince a team of chewed-up chewing gum to help repair the playground slide so that the kids at school won’t get hurt. This story is totally wacky, totally adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for a storytime.
Author
Drew Daywalt
Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house but now lives in a Southern California home haunted only by his wife, two kids, and a German shepherd. A Hollywood screenwriter when he is not writing for young readers, Drew’s favorite crayon is Black. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, in addition to many other titles.Oliver Jeffers is a creator of art for adults and children. An illustrator of fine art, his picture books have received numerous awards and much critical acclaim. The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home were both #1 New York Times bestsellers. Oliver has become one of the world’s most in-demand artists, creating pieces and graphics for TED Talks, The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and for U2’s lyric video to the song “Ordinary Love.” You can find Oliver at OliverJeffers.com.
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