<p><b>How do you get gum out of your hair? From the madcap mind of award-winning children's author Adam Rex comes a book about how the best intentions lead to the worst (and funniest) ideas!</b></p> <p></p><p>So, you got bubblegum in your hair--and before you know it, a pair of scissors, some butter, your rabbit, and the cat are also stuck up there. And to make matters worse, it's picture day! </p><p>With each turn of the page in <b><i>On Account of the Gum</i></b>, the situation gets stickier, sillier, and more desperate. Kids will love this all-too-familiar story, told in verse and propelled by charming illustrations, about one family's best efforts to get the gum un-stuck . . . by any means necessary. </p><p>"Adam Rex is one of the best writers making picture books today, and . . . <b><i>On Account of the Gum</i></b> just might be his best picture book yet."--Mac Barnett, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of the Caldecott Honor books <i>Sam and Dave Dig a Hole</i> and <i>Extra Yarn</i></p> <p></p><p>CLASSIC STORY: Readers of all ages will instantly relate to this problem that kids have faced since the invention of bubble gum. </p><p>AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are filled with whimsical rhymes and hilarious illustrations that make him one of the most beloved and children's book authors working today. </p><p>READ ALOUD FUN: Told in clever rhyming verse, this funny book is perfect for story time on the couch or in the classroom.</p> <p></p><p>Perfect for: </p><ul><li>Parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking for a delightful read-aloud tale</li><li>Anyone looking for funny kids books for girl or boy</li><li>Readers who enjoy the zany humor of <i>Dragons Love Tacos</i>, <i>The Wonky Donkey</i>, and books by Jory John and Mo Willems</li><li>Fans of Adam Rex's award-winning picture books, including the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich</i>, <i>School's First Day of School</i> (with illustrator Christian Robinson), and<i> Chu's Day</i> (with author Neil Gaiman)</li><li>Anyone who has ever had gum stuck in their hair!</li></ul>
- On Account of the Gum, (Hardcover)
- Author: Adam Rex
- ISBN: 9798855111002
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 2020-10-06
- Page Count: 47
| Book format |
Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction |
Non-Fiction |
| Genre |
Children's Books |
| Publication date |
October, 2020 |
| Pages |
47 |
| Reading level |
Kindergarten |
| Age range |
5 - 8 Years |
| Subgenre |
Humorous Stories |
| Series title |
No Series |
| Number in series |
0 |
| Edition |
1 |
| Publisher |
Bound to Stay Bound Books |
| Original languages |
English |
| Language |
English |
| Edu focus |
General |
| Educational level |
Elementary School |
| Is collectible |
N |
| Illustrator |
Adam Rex |
| Binding type |
Case Binding |
| Recording time |
0 min |
| Retail packaging |
Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) |
8.80 x 0.50 x 10.90 in |
| Assembled product weight |
1.3 lb |
| Bisac subject heading |
Juvenile Fiction |
