For fans of Owly and Unicorn and Yeti, a delightfully funny graphic novel from bestselling creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester. On his first day at his new school, Puffin is thrilled when Penguin is assigned to be his buddy ? Penguin's the coolest kid in the school! But Puffin quickly learns that the coolest kid is also the busiest kid, especially with Penguin starring as King Midas in the school play. Puffin realizes he's on his own when it comes to making friends ? and what better way than joining the stage crew? When a blackout threatens the play's opening night, it's up to Puffin to save the day! This early graphic novel from bestselling and award-winning creators Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester is sure to win the hearts of emerging readers with its lighthearted humor, schoolyard drama and endearing lead characters. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Helaine Becker is the bestselling author of more than 90 books for children and young adults, including Counting on Katherine, A Porcupine in a Pine Tree and Emmy Noether. She is a two-time recipient of the Lane Anderson Award and a winner of both the Silver Birch Award and the Red Cedar Award. Helaine lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Kevin Sylvester is an award-winning author, illustrator and broadcaster. Best known for the MiNRS trilogy and the Neil Flambé series, he is the creator of over 30 children's books, including picture books, middle-grade novels and nonfiction books. Kevin lives in Toronto, Ontario. SELLING POINTS: . Bestselling and award-winning creator team: Helaine Becker and Kevin Sylvester . Short chapters, spot-on humor and endearing (adorable!) characters make for a just-right early graphic novel . Puffin facts (e.g., they're not weird-looking penguins!) are tucked seamlessly (and humorously) into the story
